US Bridges

SR 0087 TR 87 over Susq Rivr;rj Corman RR

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Mehoopany Twp JCT SR 4002 · Structure no. 000000000037127

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,235 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,851
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0087 TR 87 over Susq Rivr;rj Corman RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 0087 TR 87 over Susq Rivr;rj Corman RR in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 2,851 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,573 by 2032. The structure is 1,235 ft (376.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 0087 TR 87
CrossesSusq Rivr;rj Corman RR
LocationMehoopany Twp JCT SR 4002
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates41.57786, -76.0593
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,235 ft (376.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,851 (2023)
Projected traffic4,573 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0087 TR 87 over Susq Rivr;rj Corman RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 0087 TR 87 over Susq Rivr;rj Corman RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0087 TR 87 over Susq Rivr;rj Corman RR carry?

About 2,851 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0087 TR 87 over Susq Rivr;rj Corman RR?

The structure is 1,235 ft (376.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0087 TR 87 over Susq Rivr;rj Corman RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.