US Bridges

S.R. 487 over Over Mehoopany Cr.

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Rickets · Structure no. 000000000032005

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 487 over Over Mehoopany Cr. is a concrete tee beam carrying S.R. 487 over Over Mehoopany Cr. in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 487
CrossesOver Mehoopany Cr.
Location1 MI S of Rickets
RouteState Highway 487
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39041, -76.27803
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 closed39.8 mi (64 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$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 487 over Over Mehoopany Cr. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 487 over Over Mehoopany Cr. 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 Over Mehoopany Cr. carry?

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

How long is S.R. 487 over Over Mehoopany Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 487 over Over Mehoopany Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.