US Bridges

SR 0487 SH over Stony Brook

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile N of Lightstreet · Structure no. 000000000052653

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0487 SH over Stony Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0487 SH over Stony Brook in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,174 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,247 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0487 SH
CrossesStony Brook
Location1 Mile N of Lightstreet
RouteState Highway 487
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.05249, -76.42855
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,174 (2023)
Projected traffic7,247 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 SH over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0487 SH over Stony Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0487 SH over Stony Brook carry?

About 5,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0487 SH over Stony Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0487 SH over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).