US Bridges

SR 173 Grove City over Over Butchery Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Sandy Lake Township · Structure no. 000000000025830

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,686
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 173 Grove City over Over Butchery Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 173 Grove City over Over Butchery Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,686 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 173 Grove City
CrossesOver Butchery Run
LocationSandy Lake Township
RouteState Highway 173
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.33085, -80.07657
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,686 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 173 Grove City over Over Butchery Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 173 Grove City over Over Butchery Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 173 Grove City over Over Butchery Run carry?

About 1,686 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 173 Grove City over Over Butchery Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 173 Grove City over Over Butchery Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.