US Bridges

SR 0287 over Second Fork

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI N of Salladasburg · Structure no. 000000000024729

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,337
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0287 over Second Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0287 over Second Fork in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,368 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0287
CrossesSecond Fork
Location0.25 MI N of Salladasburg
RouteState Highway 287
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.28695, -77.22801
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed46 mi (74 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0287 over Second Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0287 over Second Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0287 over Second Fork carry?

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

How long is SR 0287 over Second Fork?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0287 over Second Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.