US Bridges

SR 87 over Over Br. Mehoopany Cr.

Good

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW of Colley · Structure no. 000000000031971

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Over Br. Mehoopany Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 87 over Over Br. Mehoopany Cr. in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 471 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 796 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesOver Br. Mehoopany Cr.
Location1 MI NW of Colley
RouteState Highway 87
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.54512, -76.30987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2023)
Projected traffic796 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 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 Br. Mehoopany Cr. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Over Br. Mehoopany Cr. 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Over Br. Mehoopany Cr. carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Over Br. Mehoopany Cr.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Over Br. Mehoopany Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.