US Bridges

SR 0187 over Dry Run Creek

Poor

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.N of Myersburg · Structure no. 000000000006110

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,045
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0187 over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0187 over Dry Run Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,045 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,270 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesSR 0187
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location2.5 Mi.N of Myersburg
RouteState Highway 187
Coordinates41.81524, -76.36497
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,045 (2024)
Projected traffic4,270 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0187 over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0187 over Dry Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0187 over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 3,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0187 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0187 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.