US Bridges

SR 173 Grove City over Wolf Creek Branch

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Worth Twp · Structure no. 000000000046165

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 173 Grove City over Wolf Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 173 Grove City over Wolf Creek Branch in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,834 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 173 Grove City
CrossesWolf Creek Branch
LocationWorth Twp
RouteState Highway 173
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.27548, -80.07262
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2024)
Projected traffic1,834 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 173 Grove City over Wolf Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 173 Grove City over Wolf Creek Branch 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 173 Grove City over Wolf Creek Branch carry?

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 173 Grove City over Wolf Creek Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 173 Grove City over Wolf Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.