US Bridges

Pa 187 over Sugar Run

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.Of Hollenback · Structure no. 000000000006099

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
735
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 187 over Sugar Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 187 over Sugar Run in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 187
CrossesSugar Run
Location1 Mi.N.Of Hollenback
RouteState Highway 187
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.61873, -76.23862
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 187 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 187 over Sugar Run 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 Pa 187 over Sugar Run carry?

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

How long is Pa 187 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 187 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.