US Bridges

SR 4021 over Cowan.River & W.River ST

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Elkland · Structure no. 000000000033185

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4021 over Cowan.River & W.River ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4021 over Cowan.River & W.River ST in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2032. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4021
CrossesCowan.River & W.River ST
LocationBoro of Elkland
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.98407, -77.3124
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2024)
Projected traffic236 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4021 over Cowan.River & W.River ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4021 over Cowan.River & W.River ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4021 over Cowan.River & W.River ST carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4021 over Cowan.River & W.River ST?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4021 over Cowan.River & W.River ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.