US Bridges

SR 187 over Trout Stream

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI S. of North Orwell · Structure no. 000000000047221

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,168
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 187 over Trout Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 187 over Trout Stream in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,773 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesSR 187
CrossesTrout Stream
Location2.5 MI S. of North Orwell
RouteState Highway 187
Coordinates41.88383, -76.30481
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 closed52.2 mi (84 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 Trout Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 187 over Trout Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 187 over Trout Stream carry?

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

How long is SR 187 over Trout Stream?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 187 over Trout Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.