US Bridges

Pa 287 over Marsh Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N of Wellsboro · Structure no. 000000000048865

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 287 over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 287 over Marsh Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,777 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,784 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesPa 287
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location3 MI N of Wellsboro
RouteState Highway 287
Coordinates41.78493, -77.30944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,777 (2024)
Projected traffic7,784 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 287 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 287 over Marsh Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 287 over Marsh Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 287 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 287 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.