US Bridges

Pa 442 over Little Muncy Creek

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI E of Clarkstown · Structure no. 000000000024766

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,584
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 442 over Little Muncy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 442 over Little Muncy Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,584 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,947 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesPa 442
CrossesLittle Muncy Creek
Location4 MI E of Clarkstown
RouteState Highway 442
Coordinates41.17737, -76.67811
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,584 (2024)
Projected traffic3,947 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Pa 442 over Little Muncy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 442 over Little Muncy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 442 over Little Muncy Creek carry?

About 3,584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 442 over Little Muncy Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 442 over Little Muncy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.