US Bridges

Pa 249 over Crooked Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Village of Little Marsh · Structure no. 000000000045867

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 249 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 249 over Crooked Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,428 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesPa 249
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationVillage of Little Marsh
RouteState Highway 249
Coordinates41.87603, -77.3981
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic2,428 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 Pa 249 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 249 over Crooked Creek 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 249 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 249 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 249 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.