US Bridges

SR 487 over Over I-80

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Lightstreet Interchange · Structure no. 000000000012588

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,074
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 487 over Over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 487 over Over I-80 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 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 8,074 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,252 by 2032. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 487
CrossesOver I-80
LocationLightstreet Interchange
RouteState Highway 487
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.0268, -76.42564
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,074 (2024)
Projected traffic11,252 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 487 over Over I-80 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 487 over Over I-80 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 487 over Over I-80 carry?

About 8,074 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 487 over Over I-80?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 487 over Over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.