US Bridges

SR 173 W.Adam ST over Over French Creek

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Fairfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000052833

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,288
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 173 W.Adam ST over Over French Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 173 W.Adam ST over Over French Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,288 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,708 by 2032. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 173 W.Adam ST
CrossesOver French Creek
LocationFairfield Twp
RouteState Highway 173
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.51839, -80.05412
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,288 (2024)
Projected traffic4,708 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 SR 173 W.Adam ST over Over French Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 173 W.Adam ST over Over French 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 173 W.Adam ST over Over French Creek carry?

About 4,288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 173 W.Adam ST over Over French Creek?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 173 W.Adam ST over Over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.