US Bridges

SR 0087 TR 87 over S Br of Mehoopany Creek

Good

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Forkston Tp .1M E SR 3001 · Structure no. 000000000046201

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
899
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0087 TR 87 over S Br of Mehoopany Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0087 TR 87 over S Br of Mehoopany Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 0087 TR 87
CrossesS Br of Mehoopany Creek
LocationForkston Tp .1M E SR 3001
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates41.53371, -76.12292
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 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 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2024)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2032
Trucks18%
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 S Br of Mehoopany Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0087 TR 87 over S Br of 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 S Br of Mehoopany Creek carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 0087 TR 87 over S Br of Mehoopany Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0087 TR 87 over S Br of Mehoopany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.