US Bridges

SR 0049 SH over California Brook

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E of Westfield · Structure no. 000000000053427

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0049 SH over California Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0049 SH over California Brook in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 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 5,776 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSR 0049 SH
CrossesCalifornia Brook
Location0.5 MI E of Westfield
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates41.92641, -77.521
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,062 (2024)
Projected traffic5,776 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 0049 SH over California Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0049 SH over California Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0049 SH over California Brook carry?

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

How long is SR 0049 SH over California Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0049 SH over California Brook?

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