US Bridges

SR 173 Grove City over Trib to Wolf Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Worth Twp · Structure no. 000000000048028

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,873
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 173 Grove City over Trib to Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 173 Grove City over Trib to Wolf Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,873 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,281 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 173 Grove City
CrossesTrib to Wolf Creek
LocationWorth Twp
RouteState Highway 173
Coordinates41.2378, -80.07268
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,873 (2023)
Projected traffic2,281 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Trib to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 173 Grove City over Trib to Wolf 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 173 Grove City over Trib to Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 173 Grove City over Trib to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 173 Grove City over Trib to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.