US Bridges

SR 49 over Holden Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Village of Osceola · Structure no. 000000000046273

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Holden Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 49 over Holden 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 3,062 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,743 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesHolden Creek
LocationVillage of Osceola
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates41.98178, -77.34416
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 and pedestrian
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 Holden Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 49 over Holden 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Holden Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 49 over Holden Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Holden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.