US Bridges

Pa 118 over Little Muncy Creek

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. NW of Unityville · Structure no. 000000000045137

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,741
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 118 over Little Muncy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 118 over Little Muncy Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,741 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesPa 118
CrossesLittle Muncy Creek
Location1 Mi. NW of Unityville
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates41.24985, -76.52792
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,741 (2024)
Projected traffic2,832 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 118 over Little Muncy Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 118 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 118 over Little Muncy Creek carry?

About 2,741 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 118 over Little Muncy Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 118 over Little Muncy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.