US Bridges

SR 0087 SH over Little Loyalsock Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi. W. of Dushore · Structure no. 000000000052746

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0087 SH over Little Loyalsock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0087 SH over Little Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,594 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 0087 SH
CrossesLittle Loyalsock Creek
Location0.25 Mi. W. of Dushore
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates41.51621, -76.40982
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2024)
Projected traffic2,594 by 2037
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 0087 SH over Little Loyalsock Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0087 SH 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0087 SH over Little Loyalsock Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 0087 SH over Little Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0087 SH over Little Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).