US Bridges

S.R. 118 over Over Sugar Run

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E of Hughesville · Structure no. 000000000024597

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,914
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 118 over Over Sugar Run is a concrete tee beam carrying S.R. 118 over Over Sugar Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,914 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,726 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 118
CrossesOver Sugar Run
Location1 MI E of Hughesville
RouteState Highway 118
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23206, -76.70631
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
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.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 118 over Over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 118 over Over Sugar Run 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 Sugar Run carry?

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

How long is S.R. 118 over Over Sugar Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 118 over Over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.