US Bridges

SR 49 over Trib to Cowanesque River

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Miles West of Osceola · Structure no. 000000000045687

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Trib to Cowanesque River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 49 over Trib to Cowanesque River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,062 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,743 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesTrib to Cowanesque River
Location0.5 Miles West of Osceola
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates41.9784, -77.35438
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,062 (2024)
Projected traffic3,743 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 Trib to Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Trib 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 2024.

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

About 3,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Trib to Cowanesque River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Trib to Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.