US Bridges

Pa 487 over Trib to Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S Orangeville · Structure no. 000000000012593

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 487 over Trib to Fishing Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 487 over Trib to Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 487
CrossesTrib to Fishing Creek
Location1 MI S Orangeville
RouteState Highway 487
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07195, -76.41616
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 487 over Trib to Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 487 over Trib to Fishing Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 487 over Trib to Fishing Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 487 over Trib to Fishing Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 487 over Trib to Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.