Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek
GoodLycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI East of SR 87 · Structure no. 000000000025176
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2012 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 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.