US Bridges

SR 87 over Over Ketchum Run

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI E of Forksville · Structure no. 000000000031952

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
655
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Over Ketchum Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 87 over Over Ketchum Run in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 6 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesOver Ketchum Run
Location3 MI E of Forksville
RouteState Highway 87
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.46258, -76.64407
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 closed64 mi (103 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$308,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 over Over Ketchum Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Over Ketchum Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Over Ketchum Run carry?

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

How long is SR 87 over Over Ketchum Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Over Ketchum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.