US Bridges

SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 5.5 Mi. SW of Dushore · Structure no. 000000000045698

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 87
CrossesLittle Loyalsock Creek
Location5.5 Mi. SW of Dushore
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates41.50646, -76.46391
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2024)
Projected traffic2,042 by 2032
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Little Loyalsock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek 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 Little Loyalsock Creek carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Little Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.