SR 173 Grove City over Over Wolf Creek Trib
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · Pine Township · Structure no. 000000000025825
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,657
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 173 Grove City over Over Wolf Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 173 Grove City over Over Wolf Creek Trib in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,657 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,746 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 173 Grove City over Over Wolf Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is SR 173 Grove City over Over Wolf Creek Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 173 Grove City over Over Wolf Creek Trib carry?
About 3,657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 173 Grove City over Over Wolf Creek Trib?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 173 Grove City over Over Wolf Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.