US Bridges

SR 87 over Over Scar Run

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 2.75 MI E of Forksville · Structure no. 000000000031953

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
655
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Over Scar Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 87 over Over Scar Run in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 87
CrossesOver Scar Run
Location2.75 MI E of Forksville
RouteState Highway 87
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47121, -76.63451
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 over Over Scar Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 87 over Over Scar 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 Scar Run carry?

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

How long is SR 87 over Over Scar Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Over Scar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.