US Bridges

SR 0087 over Loyalsock Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Forksville · Structure no. 000000000031956

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
317 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
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 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2032. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.3 mi (134 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0087
CrossesLoyalsock Creek
LocationBoro of Forksville
RouteState Highway 87
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49143, -76.60309
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed83.3 mi (134 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$461,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0087 over Loyalsock Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0087 over Loyalsock Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 0087 over Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0087 over Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.