US Bridges

S.R.187 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Wysox Pin/Hanger Bridge · Structure no. 000000000006108

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
999 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,449
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.187 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying S.R.187 over Susquehanna River in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 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 3,449 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,049 by 2041. The structure is 999 ft (304.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R.187
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationWysox Pin/Hanger Bridge
RouteState Highway 187
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.76779, -76.39586
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length999 ft (304.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,449 (2023)
Projected traffic5,049 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 S.R.187 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is S.R.187 over Susquehanna River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.R.187 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 3,449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.R.187 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 999 ft (304.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.R.187 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.