US Bridges

SR 87 over Trib.Little Loyalsock Ck

Good

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI SW of Dushore · Structure no. 000000000031965

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Trib.Little Loyalsock Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SR 87 over Trib.Little Loyalsock Ck in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).

CarriesSR 87
CrossesTrib.Little Loyalsock Ck
Location3.5 MI SW of Dushore
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates41.51869, -76.43533
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed83.9 mi (135 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 Trib.Little Loyalsock Ck built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Trib.Little Loyalsock Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Trib.Little Loyalsock Ck carry?

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

How long is SR 87 over Trib.Little Loyalsock Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Trib.Little Loyalsock Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.