US Bridges

SR 0287 over Over Crooked Cr.

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of Middlebury Ctr · Structure no. 000000000032877

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0287 over Over Crooked Cr. is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 0287 over Over Crooked Cr. in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 90 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,948 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 0287
CrossesOver Crooked Cr.
Location2 MI N of Middlebury Ctr
RouteState Highway 287
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.85033, -77.25522
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2023)
Projected traffic4,948 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0287 over Over Crooked Cr. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 0287 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 0287 over Over Crooked Cr. carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0287 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 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0287 over Over Crooked Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.