US Bridges

SR 0087 over Loyalsock Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · Village of Hillsgrove · Structure no. 000000000031947

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
764
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0087 over Loyalsock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 0087 over Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0087
CrossesLoyalsock Creek
LocationVillage of Hillsgrove
RouteState Highway 87
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.43939, -76.712
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2024)
Projected traffic992 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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 0087 over Loyalsock Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 0087 over Loyalsock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0087 over Loyalsock Creek carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0087 over Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0087 over Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.