US Bridges

SR 3018 over Over Mahantango Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 6.25 MI E of Pillow · Structure no. 000000000029259

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
819
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3018 over Over Mahantango Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 3018 over Over Mahantango Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 84 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 5 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 3018
CrossesOver Mahantango Creek
Location6.25 MI E of Pillow
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.6638, -76.69319
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2023)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3018 over Over Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 3018 over Over Mahantango 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3018 over Over Mahantango Creek carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3018 over Over Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3018 over Over Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.