US Bridges

SR 0187 over Parks Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI N. of Rome Boro · Structure no. 000000000006114

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,598
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0187 over Parks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0187 over Parks Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 105 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 1,598 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,335 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0187
CrossesParks Creek
Location.5 MI N. of Rome Boro
RouteState Highway 187
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.8668, -76.33233
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,598 (2024)
Projected traffic3,335 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$268,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0187 over Parks Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SR 0187 over Parks 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0187 over Parks Creek carry?

About 1,598 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0187 over Parks Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0187 over Parks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.