US Bridges

SR 4017 over Over Cowanesque River

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Village of Osceola · Structure no. 000000000033179

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
716
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4017 over Over Cowanesque River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 4017 over Over Cowanesque River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 716 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4017
CrossesOver Cowanesque River
LocationVillage of Osceola
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.98034, -77.34311
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2024)
Projected traffic764 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$624,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4017 over Over Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 4017 over Over Cowanesque River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4017 over Over Cowanesque River carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4017 over Over Cowanesque River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4017 over Over Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.