US Bridges

S.R. 118 over Over Muncy Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI E of Hughesville · Structure no. 000000000024595

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,914
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 118 over Over Muncy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R. 118 over Over Muncy Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 3,914 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,726 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesS.R. 118
CrossesOver Muncy Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Hughesville
RouteState Highway 118
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23824, -76.71774
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,914 (2023)
Projected traffic7,726 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 118 over Over Muncy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 118 over Over Muncy 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 118 over Over Muncy Creek carry?

About 3,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 118 over Over Muncy Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 118 over Over Muncy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.