US Bridges

T-687 (BR.#1) over Snyder Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. North of Ulster · Structure no. 000000000006640

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-687 (BR.#1) over Snyder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-687 (BR.#1) over Snyder Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-687 (BR.#1)
CrossesSnyder Creek
Location2 Mi. North of Ulster
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.87215, -76.48649
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic770 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-687 (BR.#1) over Snyder Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-687 (BR.#1) over Snyder 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 T-687 (BR.#1) over Snyder Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is T-687 (BR.#1) over Snyder Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T-687 (BR.#1) over Snyder Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.