US Bridges

SR 973 over Over Little Gap Run

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI W of Cogan Station · Structure no. 000000000024792

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 973 over Over Little Gap Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 973 over Over Little Gap Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 973
CrossesOver Little Gap Run
Location3.5 MI W of Cogan Station
RouteState Highway 973
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.32509, -77.13606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 973 over Over Little Gap Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 973 over Over Little Gap Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 973 over Over Little Gap Run carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 973 over Over Little Gap Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 973 over Over Little Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.