US Bridges

SR 0284 over Over Blacks Cr.

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI E of English Center · Structure no. 000000000024720

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0284 over Over Blacks Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0284 over Over Blacks Cr. in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 93 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 5 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 0284
CrossesOver Blacks Cr.
Location3 MI E of English Center
RouteState Highway 284
Coordinates41.47852, -77.23819
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$583,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0284 over Over Blacks Cr. built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 0284 over Over Blacks Cr. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0284 over Over Blacks Cr. carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 0284 over Over Blacks Cr.?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0284 over Over Blacks Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.