US Bridges

SR 287 over Over Morris Brook

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Wellsboro · Structure no. 000000000032869

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,444
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 287 over Over Morris Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 287 over Over Morris Brook in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,444 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,099 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesSR 287
CrossesOver Morris Brook
LocationBoro of Wellsboro
RouteState Highway 287
Coordinates41.74028, -77.29481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 and pedestrian
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 Morris Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 287 over Over Morris Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 287 over Over Morris Brook carry?

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

How long is SR 287 over Over Morris Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 287 over Over Morris Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.