US Bridges

SR 62 over Over E.Hickory Creek

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Hickory Township · Structure no. 000000000017199

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,001
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Over E.Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 over Over E.Hickory Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesOver E.Hickory Creek
LocationHickory Township
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.58458, -79.40332
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2024)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Over E.Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Over E.Hickory Creek 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 over Over E.Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Over E.Hickory Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Over E.Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.