US Bridges

SR 87 over Over Scotch Run

Good

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI E. of Colley · Structure no. 000000000040949

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Over Scotch Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 87 over Over Scotch Run in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesOver Scotch Run
Location2.5 MI E. of Colley
RouteState Highway 87
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.52391, -76.2291
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed78.3 mi (126 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 Scotch Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Over Scotch Run 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 Scotch Run carry?

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

How long is SR 87 over Over Scotch Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Over Scotch Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.