US Bridges

SR 287 over Over Wilson Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI North of Morris · Structure no. 000000000032867

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,444
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 287 over Over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 287 over Over Wilson Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 287
CrossesOver Wilson Creek
Location5 MI North of Morris
RouteState Highway 287
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.65054, -77.30676
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 SR 287 over Over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 287 over 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 287 over Over Wilson Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 287 over Over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 287 over Over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.