US Bridges

SR 187 over Bennetts Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · .5 Miles North of Durell · Structure no. 000000000046576

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
657
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 187 over Bennetts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 187 over Bennetts Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 657 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 187
CrossesBennetts Creek
Location.5 Miles North of Durell
RouteState Highway 187
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55861, -76.3675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2024)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 187 over Bennetts Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 187 over Bennetts 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 187 over Bennetts Creek carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 187 over Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 187 over Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.