US Bridges

SR 187 over Wysox Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Village of North Orwell · Structure no. 000000000006121

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,168
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 187 over Wysox Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 187 over Wysox Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,773 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 187
CrossesWysox Creek
LocationVillage of North Orwell
RouteState Highway 187
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.91463, -76.31288
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,168 (2023)
Projected traffic2,773 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 187 over Wysox Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 187 over Wysox 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 187 over Wysox Creek carry?

About 1,168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 187 over Wysox Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 187 over Wysox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.