US Bridges

SR 0187 over Bullard Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI So.Of Rome Boro · Structure no. 000000000006112

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,626
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0187 over Bullard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0187 over Bullard Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,626 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,092 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 0187
CrossesBullard Creek
Location1 MI So.Of Rome Boro
RouteState Highway 187
Coordinates41.84616, -76.34796
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,626 (2024)
Projected traffic3,092 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0187 over Bullard Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 0187 over Bullard Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0187 over Bullard Creek carry?

About 2,626 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0187 over Bullard Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0187 over Bullard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.