US Bridges

SR 287 over Larrys Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Salladasburg · Structure no. 000000000024728

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,337
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 287 over Larrys Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 287 over Larrys Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 84 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 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,368 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 287
CrossesLarrys Creek
LocationBoro of Salladasburg
RouteState Highway 287
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.27467, -77.22955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,337 (2024)
Projected traffic2,368 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 287 over Larrys Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 287 over Larrys 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 287 over Larrys Creek carry?

About 1,337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 287 over Larrys Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 287 over Larrys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.