US Bridges

SR 973 over Over Mill Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Village of Warrensville · Structure no. 000000000024801

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,012
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 973 over Over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 973 over Over Mill Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 973
CrossesOver Mill Creek
LocationVillage of Warrensville
RouteState Highway 973
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.32661, -76.94515
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2023)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 973 over Over Mill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 973 over Over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 973 over Over Mill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 973 over Over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.