US Bridges

SR 0087 over Over Loyalsock Cr.

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Hillsgrove · Structure no. 000000000031950

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0087 over Over Loyalsock Cr. is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 0087 over Over Loyalsock Cr. in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0087
CrossesOver Loyalsock Cr.
Location1 MI N of Hillsgrove
RouteState Highway 87
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.45488, -76.68919
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.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2024)
Projected traffic899 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 Over Loyalsock Cr. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 0087 over Over Loyalsock Cr. 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 Over Loyalsock Cr. carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0087 over Over Loyalsock Cr.?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0087 over Over Loyalsock Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.