US Bridges

SR 2048 over Little Muncy Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.SE of Clarkstown · Structure no. 000000000024926

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2048 over Little Muncy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2048 over Little Muncy Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 68 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 6 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 2048
CrossesLittle Muncy Creek
Location1MI.SE of Clarkstown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.18509, -76.70793
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2024)
Projected traffic289 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2048 over Little Muncy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 2048 over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2048 over Little Muncy Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2048 over Little Muncy Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2048 over Little Muncy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.