US Bridges

62nd Street Bridge over N&s RR S.Main St. River

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 62nd Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000000488

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
2,106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

62nd Street Bridge over N&s RR S.Main St. River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying 62nd Street Bridge over N&s RR S.Main St. River in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 13,970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,300 by 2032. The structure is 2,106 ft (641.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries62nd Street Bridge
CrossesN&s RR S.Main St. River
Location62nd Street Bridge
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49174, -79.93824
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,106 ft (641.9 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,970 (2024)
Projected traffic13,300 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 62nd Street Bridge over N&s RR S.Main St. River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is 62nd Street Bridge over N&s RR S.Main St. River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 62nd Street Bridge over N&s RR S.Main St. River carry?

About 13,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 62nd Street Bridge over N&s RR S.Main St. River?

The structure is 2,106 ft (641.9 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 62nd Street Bridge over N&s RR S.Main St. River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.