US Bridges

SR 87 over Over Gravel Run

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Village of Loyalsockville · Structure no. 000000000024592

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Over Gravel Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 87 over Over Gravel Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 97 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 6 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 6,273 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,777 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesOver Gravel Run
LocationVillage of Loyalsockville
RouteState Highway 87
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.31956, -76.91016
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,273 (2024)
Projected traffic6,777 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed83.9 mi (135 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$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 over Over Gravel Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SR 87 over Over Gravel Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Over Gravel Run carry?

About 6,273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Over Gravel Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Over Gravel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.