SR 487 over Trib to Shamokin Creek
GoodNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Elysburg · Structure no. 000000000029114
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,949
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 487 over Trib to Shamokin Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 487 over Trib to Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 74 years old, older 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 4,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,954 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 487 over Trib to Shamokin Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR 487 over Trib to Shamokin Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 487 over Trib to Shamokin Creek carry?
About 4,949 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 487 over Trib to Shamokin Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 487 over Trib to Shamokin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.