US Bridges

Pa 287 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI North of Morris · Structure no. 000000000032864

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,444
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 287 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 287 over Wilson Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 287
CrossesWilson Creek
Location3 MI North of Morris
RouteState Highway 287
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.62243, -77.29326
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 287 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 287 over Wilson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 287 over Wilson Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 287 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 287 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.