US Bridges

SR 287 over Second Fork

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 2.75 MI N of Salladasburg · Structure no. 000000000046791

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,337
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 287 over Second Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 287 over Second Fork in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 287
CrossesSecond Fork
Location2.75 MI N of Salladasburg
RouteState Highway 287
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.31985, -77.23497
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed49.7 mi (80 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 287 over Second Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 287 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 287 over Second Fork carry?

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

How long is SR 287 over Second Fork?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 287 over Second Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.