TR 973 over Tributary Mill Creek
GoodLycoming County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI W of Balls Mills · Structure no. 000000000024797
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,316
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 973 over Tributary Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 973 over Tributary Mill Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 973 over Tributary Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 973 over Tributary 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 TR 973 over Tributary Mill Creek carry?
About 1,316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 973 over Tributary Mill Creek?
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 TR 973 over Tributary Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.