US Bridges

SR 0087 TR 87 over Little Mehoopany Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Mehoopany Tp .1M S SR4002 · Structure no. 000000000037126

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,126
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0087 TR 87 over Little Mehoopany Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 0087 TR 87 over Little Mehoopany Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 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 2,126 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,373 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0087 TR 87
CrossesLittle Mehoopany Creek
LocationMehoopany Tp .1M S SR4002
RouteState Highway 87
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.57604, -76.06237
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,126 (2024)
Projected traffic3,373 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0087 TR 87 over Little Mehoopany Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

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

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

About 2,126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0087 TR 87 over Little Mehoopany Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0087 TR 87 over Little Mehoopany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.