US Bridges

SR 0487 over Over S.Br. Roaring Cr.

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Knoebels Grove · Structure no. 000000000041863

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,949
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0487 over Over S.Br. Roaring Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0487 over Over S.Br. Roaring Cr. in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,053 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0487
CrossesOver S.Br. Roaring Cr.
LocationKnoebels Grove
RouteState Highway 487
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88281, -76.50631
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,949 (2024)
Projected traffic11,053 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0487 over Over S.Br. Roaring Cr. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0487 over Over S.Br. Roaring Cr. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0487 over Over S.Br. Roaring Cr. carry?

About 4,949 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0487 over Over S.Br. Roaring Cr.?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0487 over Over S.Br. Roaring Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.