US Bridges

SR 0187 over Trib.Wappasening Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Windham Center · Structure no. 000000000006126

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,635
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0187 over Trib.Wappasening Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0187 over Trib.Wappasening Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,635 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,878 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0187
CrossesTrib.Wappasening Creek
Location1 MI N of Windham Center
RouteState Highway 187
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.97261, -76.33379
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,635 (2023)
Projected traffic2,878 by 2034
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0187 over Trib.Wappasening Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0187 over Trib.Wappasening 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0187 over Trib.Wappasening Creek carry?

About 1,635 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0187 over Trib.Wappasening Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0187 over Trib.Wappasening Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.