US Bridges

TR 287 & Conrail over Over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW of Tioga · Structure no. 000000000032880

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 287 & Conrail over Over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 287 & Conrail over Over Elkhorn Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,948 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 287 & Conrail
CrossesOver Elkhorn Creek
Location1 MI SW of Tioga
RouteState Highway 287
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.90728, -77.16174
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 TR 287 & Conrail over Over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 287 & Conrail over Over Elkhorn 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does TR 287 & Conrail over Over Elkhorn Creek carry?

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

How long is TR 287 & Conrail over Over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns TR 287 & Conrail over Over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.