US Bridges

SR 973 over Lycoming Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI W of Cogan Sta. · Structure no. 000000000024794

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
211 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,265
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 973 over Lycoming Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 973 over Lycoming Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 6 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 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2032. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 973
CrossesLycoming Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Cogan Sta.
RouteState Highway 973
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.31992, -77.09223
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2024)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 973 over Lycoming Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 973 over Lycoming 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 973 over Lycoming Creek carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 973 over Lycoming Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 973 over Lycoming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.