T472 Covington Twp over Elk Run
FairTioga County, Pennsylvania · 2.2 Mi. NW of Covington · Structure no. 000000000033241
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T472 Covington Twp over Elk Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T472 Covington Twp over Elk Run in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T472 Covington Twp over Elk Run built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is T472 Covington Twp over Elk Run 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 T472 Covington Twp over Elk Run carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T472 Covington Twp over Elk Run?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns T472 Covington Twp over Elk Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.