SR 87 over Over Big Bear Creek
FairLycoming County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI S of Barbours · Structure no. 000000000024594
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 764
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 87 over Over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 87 over Over Big Bear Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 87 over Over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 87 over Over Big Bear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 87 over Over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 87 over Over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 87 over Over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.