Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek
GoodLycoming County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SE of SR 87 · Structure no. 000000000025178
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1997, making it 28 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 (2022 count).
How long is Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Little Bear Road over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.