US Bridges

SR 487 over Over Coles Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 4.5 Miles N of Benton · Structure no. 000000000012606

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,596
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 487 over Over Coles Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 487 over Over Coles Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,596 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 487
CrossesOver Coles Creek
Location4.5 Miles N of Benton
RouteState Highway 487
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.25385, -76.35552
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,596 (2024)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$616,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 487 over Over Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 487 over Over Coles 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 SR 487 over Over Coles Creek carry?

About 1,596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 487 over Over Coles Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 487 over Over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.