US Bridges

SR 0249 SH over Jemison Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI E of Westfield · Structure no. 000000000052586

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0249 SH over Jemison Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0249 SH over Jemison Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,299 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0249 SH
CrossesJemison Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Westfield
RouteState Highway 249
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.93352, -77.47941
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2024)
Projected traffic2,299 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 0249 SH over Jemison Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0249 SH over Jemison 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0249 SH over Jemison Creek carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 0249 SH over Jemison Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0249 SH over Jemison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).