Pa 487 over Fishing Creek
GoodColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI North of Benton · Structure no. 000000000012604
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 278 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 487 over Fishing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 487 over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,928 by 2032. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 487 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 487 over Fishing Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 487 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 2,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pa 487 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 487 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.