US Bridges

SR 0187 over Pantherlick Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Hollenback · Structure no. 000000000006098

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
735
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0187 over Pantherlick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0187 over Pantherlick Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 735 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0187
CrossesPantherlick Creek
LocationVillage of Hollenback
RouteState Highway 187
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.60429, -76.24752
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2023)
Projected traffic832 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0187 over Pantherlick Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0187 over Pantherlick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0187 over Pantherlick Creek carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 0187 over Pantherlick Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0187 over Pantherlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.