US Bridges

SR 62 Tionesta Br. over Over Allghny.R River ST

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Tionesta Borough · Structure no. 000000000017194

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
761 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,455
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Tionesta Br. over Over Allghny.R River ST is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 62 Tionesta Br. over Over Allghny.R River ST in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 2,455 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2032. The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 62 Tionesta Br.
CrossesOver Allghny.R River ST
LocationTionesta Borough
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates41.49519, -79.46068
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length761 ft (232 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,455 (2023)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 Tionesta Br. over Over Allghny.R River ST built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 62 Tionesta Br. over Over Allghny.R River ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 Tionesta Br. over Over Allghny.R River ST carry?

About 2,455 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 Tionesta Br. over Over Allghny.R River ST?

The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 Tionesta Br. over Over Allghny.R River ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.