SR 62 over Over Prather Run
PoorForest County, Pennsylvania · Hickory Township · Structure no. 000000000017198
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,581
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 62 over Over Prather Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 over Over Prather Run in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 62 over Over Prather Run built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR 62 over Over Prather Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 62 over Over Prather Run carry?
About 1,581 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 62 over Over Prather Run?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 62 over Over Prather Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.