US Bridges

SR 973 over 2nd Fork Larrys Creek

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Salladasburg · Structure no. 000000000024789

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 973 over 2nd Fork Larrys Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 973 over 2nd Fork Larrys Creek in Lycoming 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSR 973
Crosses2nd Fork Larrys Creek
LocationBoro of Salladasburg
RouteState Highway 973
Coordinates41.28128, -77.22308
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2023)
Projected traffic2,041 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 973 over 2nd Fork Larrys Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 973 over 2nd Fork Larrys 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 973 over 2nd Fork Larrys Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 973 over 2nd Fork Larrys Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 973 over 2nd Fork Larrys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.