US Bridges

SR 973 over Larrys Creek

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI S of Salladasburg · Structure no. 000000000039568

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 973 over Larrys Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 973 over Larrys Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 973
CrossesLarrys Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Salladasburg
RouteState Highway 973
Coordinates41.26863, -77.23287
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2024)
Projected traffic809 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Larrys Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 973 over Larrys 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 973 over Larrys Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 973 over Larrys Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 973 over Larrys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.