US Bridges

SR 0973 over Over Mill Creek

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East of Hepburnville · Structure no. 000000000024795

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,316
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0973 over Over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0973 over Over Mill Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 0973
CrossesOver Mill Creek
Location1 MI East of Hepburnville
RouteState Highway 973
Coordinates41.30544, -77.04975
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2023)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 0973 over Over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0973 over Over Mill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0973 over Over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0973 over Over Mill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0973 over Over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.