US Bridges

SR 49 over TR to Cowanesque River

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI East of Elkland · Structure no. 000000000043006

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,839
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over TR to Cowanesque River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 49 over TR to Cowanesque River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,839 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,861 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesTR to Cowanesque River
Location1.5 MI East of Elkland
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates41.98683, -77.2911
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,839 (2024)
Projected traffic5,861 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 TR to Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over TR to 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR 49 over TR to Cowanesque River carry?

About 3,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over TR to Cowanesque River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 49 over TR to Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.