US Bridges

S.R. 287 over Babb Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Village of Morris · Structure no. 000000000032860

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,444
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 287 over Babb Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R. 287 over Babb Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,444 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,099 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 287
CrossesBabb Creek
LocationVillage of Morris
RouteState Highway 287
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.59535, -77.29405
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,444 (2023)
Projected traffic4,099 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 S.R. 287 over Babb Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 287 over Babb Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does S.R. 287 over Babb Creek carry?

About 2,444 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 287 over Babb Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 287 over Babb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.