US Bridges

SR 487 over Over Coles Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 8 Miles N Benton · Structure no. 000000000042249

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 487 over Over Coles Creek 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 1,596 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesSR 487
CrossesOver Coles Creek
Location8 Miles N Benton
RouteState Highway 487
Coordinates41.27347, -76.33294
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed60.3 mi (97 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 487 over Over Coles Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 487 over Over Coles 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 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 487 over Over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.