US Bridges

US 15 NB over Pa 973

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Perryville · Structure no. 000000000025048

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 NB over Pa 973 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 15 NB over Pa 973 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 8,196 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,996 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 15 NB
CrossesPa 973
LocationPerryville
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates41.32011, -77.09439
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,196 (2023)
Projected traffic8,996 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 15 NB over Pa 973 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 15 NB over Pa 973 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 15 NB over Pa 973 carry?

About 8,196 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 15 NB over Pa 973?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 NB over Pa 973?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.