US Bridges

SR 487 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Lightstreet · Structure no. 000000000012589

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 487 over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 487 over Abandoned Railroad in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,174 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,018 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 487
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationLightstreet
RouteState Highway 487
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.0293, -76.42237
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,174 (2023)
Projected traffic8,018 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$531,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 487 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 487 over Abandoned Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 487 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 5,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 487 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 487 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.