US Bridges

SR 87 over Over Little Loyalsock Ck

Good

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Dushore · Structure no. 000000000039618

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,608
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Over Little Loyalsock Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 over Over Little Loyalsock Ck in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,763 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 87
CrossesOver Little Loyalsock Ck
LocationBoro of Dushore
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates41.52423, -76.39518
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2024)
Projected traffic2,763 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Little Loyalsock Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Over 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 Over Little Loyalsock Ck carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Over Little Loyalsock Ck?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Over Little Loyalsock Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.