US Bridges

SR 487 over D&h RR NB Susquehanna R.

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · East Bloomsburg River Br. · Structure no. 000000000012585

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,346 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 487 over D&h RR NB Susquehanna R. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 487 over D&h RR NB Susquehanna R. in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,765 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2032. The structure is 1,346 ft (410.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 487
CrossesD&h RR NB Susquehanna R.
LocationEast Bloomsburg River Br.
RouteState Highway 487
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99228, -76.43906
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,346 ft (410.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,765 (2024)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 487 over D&h RR NB Susquehanna R. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 487 over D&h RR NB Susquehanna R. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 487 over D&h RR NB Susquehanna R. carry?

About 6,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 487 over D&h RR NB Susquehanna R.?

The structure is 1,346 ft (410.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 487 over D&h RR NB Susquehanna R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.