US Bridges

SR 287 over Over Crooked Cr.

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI S of Middlebury C · Structure no. 000000000032873

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 287 over Over Crooked Cr. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 287 over Over Crooked Cr. in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 4,777 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,065 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 287
CrossesOver Crooked Cr.
Location0.25 MI S of Middlebury C
RouteState Highway 287
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.84189, -77.27705
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,777 (2024)
Projected traffic6,065 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 287 over Over Crooked Cr. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 287 over Over Crooked Cr. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 287 over Over Crooked Cr. carry?

About 4,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 287 over Over Crooked Cr.?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 287 over Over Crooked Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.