US Bridges

S.R. 0487 over Over Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Borough of Stillwater · Structure no. 000000000012600

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 0487 over Over Fishing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying S.R. 0487 over Over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 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 4,051 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,863 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 0487
CrossesOver Fishing Creek
LocationBorough of Stillwater
RouteState Highway 487
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.15261, -76.36852
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,051 (2024)
Projected traffic4,863 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 0487 over Over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is S.R. 0487 over Over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 0487 over Over Fishing Creek carry?

About 4,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 0487 over Over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 0487 over Over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.