US Bridges

SR 4041 over Over Cowanesque River

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Knoxville Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000033220

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
346
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4041 over Over Cowanesque River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 4041 over Over Cowanesque River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 84 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 6 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4041
CrossesOver Cowanesque River
LocationKnoxville Boro Line
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.95264, -77.43965
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2024)
Projected traffic380 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4041 over Over Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 4041 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 4041 over Over Cowanesque River carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4041 over Over Cowanesque River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4041 over Over Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.