US Bridges

SR 0087 TR 87 over Mehoopany Creek

Good

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Forkston Tp 1.1M W SR3001 · Structure no. 000000000037118

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0087 TR 87 over Mehoopany Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0087 TR 87 over Mehoopany Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,372 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0087 TR 87
CrossesMehoopany Creek
LocationForkston Tp 1.1M W SR3001
RouteState Highway 87
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.53495, -76.14727
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2023)
Projected traffic1,372 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR 0087 TR 87 over Mehoopany Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0087 TR 87 over Mehoopany 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0087 TR 87 over Mehoopany Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0087 TR 87 over Mehoopany Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0087 TR 87 over Mehoopany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.