US Bridges

SR 0087 over Little Loyalsock Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Forksville · Structure no. 000000000031957

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,472
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0087 over Little Loyalsock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 0087 over Little 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 1,472 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.3 mi (134 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0087
CrossesLittle Loyalsock Creek
LocationBoro of Forksville
RouteState Highway 87
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49213, -76.60046
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,472 (2024)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2032
Trucks23%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0087 over Little 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 Little 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 Little Loyalsock Creek carry?

About 1,472 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0087 over Little Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0087 over Little Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.