US Bridges

SR 973 over Loyalsock Creek

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Village of Loyalsockville · Structure no. 000000000047617

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,012
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 973 over Loyalsock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 973 over Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2032. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 973
CrossesLoyalsock Creek
LocationVillage of Loyalsockville
RouteState Highway 973
Coordinates41.32525, -76.91172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 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 closed13 mi (21 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 Loyalsock Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 973 over Loyalsock 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 973 over Loyalsock Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 973 over Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 973 over Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.