US Bridges

T-493 Cty Br. 14 over Tioga River

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Village of Canoe Camp · Structure no. 000000000040922

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-493 Cty Br. 14 over Tioga River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-493 Cty Br. 14 over Tioga River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-493 Cty Br. 14
CrossesTioga River
LocationVillage of Canoe Camp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78199, -77.07133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic425 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-493 Cty Br. 14 over Tioga River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-493 Cty Br. 14 over Tioga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does T-493 Cty Br. 14 over Tioga River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-493 Cty Br. 14 over Tioga River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T-493 Cty Br. 14 over Tioga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.