US Bridges

SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 5.5 MI E of Forksville · Structure no. 000000000031963

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 93 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesLittle Loyalsock Creek
Location5.5 MI E of Forksville
RouteState Highway 87
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.50854, -76.50005
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 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2024)
Projected traffic2,042 by 2032
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Little Loyalsock Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 87 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.