US Bridges

SR 287 over Trib to Crooked Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Village of Middlebury Ctr · Structure no. 000000000032874

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 287 over Trib to Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 287 over Trib to Crooked Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 102 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesSR 287
CrossesTrib to Crooked Creek
LocationVillage of Middlebury Ctr
RouteState Highway 287
Coordinates41.84244, -77.27642
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed41 mi (66 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$429,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 287 over Trib to Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 287 over Trib to Crooked 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 287 over Trib to Crooked Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 287 over Trib to Crooked Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 287 over Trib to Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.