Pennsylvania Route 284
Encyclopedia
Pennsylvania Route 284 is an 9.04 miles (14.5 km) long state highway
located in Lycoming County
in Pennsylvania
. The western terminus is at PA 287
in English Center. The eastern terminus is at US 15
in Buttonwood. The route is rather isolated, passing through forestry most of its length. Route 284 was designated as a spur of Pennsylvania Route 84 in the 1928 renumbering of state highways in Pennsylvania. The route was paved in 1932 and has remained relatively untouched since, although Route 84 was re-designated as Route 287 in 1961 to avoid duplication with Interstate 84
.
just north of the community of English Center, Pennsylvania. Route 284 progresses to the northeast, crossing as a one-lane highway through the desolate portions of Lycoming County. For the first few miles, the route passes through deep trees and some nearby residences before turning northward at a clearing in English Center. The route continues northward, paralleling the Little Pine Creek around the bases of large hills, some of which reach 1600 feet (487.7 m) high.
After passing Stahineckers Pond, Route 284 crosses Texas Creek and soon over the Little Pine Creek, paralleling Flicks Run until the intersection with Flooks Run Road, where it continues northward along Blockhouse Creek. Most of the surroundings along Route 284 are rather desolate, populated by forestry. At the intersection with Schmouder Drive, there are some residences, but the one-lane highway continues eastward into the community of Buttonwood. After the intersection with Homer Hollow Road, Route 284 becomes two-lanes as it enters the interchange with U.S. Route 15 southbound
. Heading through the trumpet, Route 284 curves to the northwest through Buttonwood, interchanging with U.S. Route 15 northbound, where the designation terminates.
to the New York
state line. The entire alignment of Route 284 was paved by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways in 1932, including the bridge over Flooks Run and Blacks Creek. However, the alignment has remained relatively unchanged since. In 1961, with the designation of Interstate 84, the alignment of Route 84 was re-designated as Route 287 to avoid duplication.
In 1974, Route 284 was adjusted for the construction of the new U.S. Route 15 alignment. This was adjusted in 1998 with the construction of U.S. Route 15 in preparations for Interstate 99
. In 1998 and 2002 respectively, both the Blacks Creek and Flooks Run bridges were reconstructed, and during the ensuing ten years after, several bridges were also replaced.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
located in Lycoming County
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
-Appalachian Mountains and Allegheny Plateau:Lycoming County is divided between the Appalachian Mountains in the south, the dissected Allegheny Plateau in the north and east, and the valley of the West Branch Susquehanna River between these.-West Branch Susquehanna River:The West Branch of the...
in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The western terminus is at PA 287
Pennsylvania Route 287
Pennsylvania Route 287 is a long state highway in the Tioga Valley of Pennsylvania. Route 287 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 220 in the community of Larrys Creek in Piatt Township, Lycoming County to an intersection with Pennsylvania Route 49 just south of the New York state line...
in English Center. The eastern terminus is at US 15
U.S. Route 15 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 15 is a north-south U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania.-Route description:US 15 enters Pennsylvania south of Gettysburg, Adams County. The route heads to the north toward Harrisburg. It joins with U.S. 11 going along the west shore of the Susquehanna River until they split across the river...
in Buttonwood. The route is rather isolated, passing through forestry most of its length. Route 284 was designated as a spur of Pennsylvania Route 84 in the 1928 renumbering of state highways in Pennsylvania. The route was paved in 1932 and has remained relatively untouched since, although Route 84 was re-designated as Route 287 in 1961 to avoid duplication with Interstate 84
Interstate 84 (east)
Interstate 84 is an Interstate Highway extending from Dunmore, Pennsylvania at an interchange with Interstate 81 to Sturbridge, Massachusetts, at an interchange with the Massachusetts Turnpike . I-84 has mile-log junction numbering in Pennsylvania; otherwise, exit numbers are roughly sequential...
.
Route description
Traffic Route 284 begins at an intersection with Route 287Pennsylvania Route 287
Pennsylvania Route 287 is a long state highway in the Tioga Valley of Pennsylvania. Route 287 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 220 in the community of Larrys Creek in Piatt Township, Lycoming County to an intersection with Pennsylvania Route 49 just south of the New York state line...
just north of the community of English Center, Pennsylvania. Route 284 progresses to the northeast, crossing as a one-lane highway through the desolate portions of Lycoming County. For the first few miles, the route passes through deep trees and some nearby residences before turning northward at a clearing in English Center. The route continues northward, paralleling the Little Pine Creek around the bases of large hills, some of which reach 1600 feet (487.7 m) high.
After passing Stahineckers Pond, Route 284 crosses Texas Creek and soon over the Little Pine Creek, paralleling Flicks Run until the intersection with Flooks Run Road, where it continues northward along Blockhouse Creek. Most of the surroundings along Route 284 are rather desolate, populated by forestry. At the intersection with Schmouder Drive, there are some residences, but the one-lane highway continues eastward into the community of Buttonwood. After the intersection with Homer Hollow Road, Route 284 becomes two-lanes as it enters the interchange with U.S. Route 15 southbound
U.S. Route 15 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 15 is a north-south U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania.-Route description:US 15 enters Pennsylvania south of Gettysburg, Adams County. The route heads to the north toward Harrisburg. It joins with U.S. 11 going along the west shore of the Susquehanna River until they split across the river...
. Heading through the trumpet, Route 284 curves to the northwest through Buttonwood, interchanging with U.S. Route 15 northbound, where the designation terminates.
History
Route 284 was first designated along its current alignment during the 1928 renumbering of state highways in Pennsylvania. The designation was done as a spur to the alignment of Route 84, which was designated from Piatt TownshipPiatt Township, Pennsylvania
Piatt Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The population was 1,259 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
to the New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state line. The entire alignment of Route 284 was paved by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways in 1932, including the bridge over Flooks Run and Blacks Creek. However, the alignment has remained relatively unchanged since. In 1961, with the designation of Interstate 84, the alignment of Route 84 was re-designated as Route 287 to avoid duplication.
In 1974, Route 284 was adjusted for the construction of the new U.S. Route 15 alignment. This was adjusted in 1998 with the construction of U.S. Route 15 in preparations for Interstate 99
Interstate 99
Interstate 99 is an intrastate Interstate Highway located in central Pennsylvania in the United States. The southern terminus of the route is at exit 146 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike north of Bedford, where the road continues south as U.S. Route 220 . The northern terminus is at...
. In 1998 and 2002 respectively, both the Blacks Creek and Flooks Run bridges were reconstructed, and during the ensuing ten years after, several bridges were also replaced.
Major intersections
See also
- Pennsylvania Route 184Pennsylvania Route 184Pennsylvania Route 184 is an long state highway located in Lycoming county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at Route 287 in Brookside. The eastern terminus is at Steam Mill Road, just after an interchange with U.S. Route 15 in Steam Valley, a hamlet of Cogan House Township...
- the other spur to Route 84 to the south of Route 284.