US Bridges

SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East of Potter Brook · Structure no. 000000000041826

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,635
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,635 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesOver Cowanesque River
Location1 MI East of Potter Brook
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates41.91288, -77.59168
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,635 (2024)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Over Cowanesque 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River carry?

About 1,635 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.