US Bridges

SR 173 Adams St. over Over Little Sugar Creek

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Wayne Township · Structure no. 000000000013061

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 173 Adams St. over Over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 173 Adams St. over Over Little Sugar Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,239 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,763 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 173 Adams St.
CrossesOver Little Sugar Creek
LocationWayne Township
RouteState Highway 173
Coordinates41.52573, -80.03183
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,239 (2024)
Projected traffic2,763 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 173 Adams St. over Over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 173 Adams St. over Over Little Sugar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 173 Adams St. over Over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 173 Adams St. over Over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 173 Adams St. over Over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.