US Bridges

S.R. 487 over Tr.Of Mehoopany Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · .5 N Benton Afb-Colley T. · Structure no. 000000000032004

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 487 over Tr.Of Mehoopany Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.R. 487 over Tr.Of Mehoopany Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesS.R. 487
CrossesTr.Of Mehoopany Creek
Location.5 N Benton Afb-Colley T.
RouteState Highway 487
Coordinates41.37931, -76.28437
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2024)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 487 over Tr.Of Mehoopany Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 487 over Tr.Of Mehoopany 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 487 over Tr.Of Mehoopany Creek carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 487 over Tr.Of Mehoopany Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 487 over Tr.Of Mehoopany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.