Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek
FairLycoming County, Pennsylvania · 900 Ft SE of SR 87 · Structure no. 000000000025175
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Bear Road over Little Bear 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.