US Bridges

Elm Street (sr 62) over Tubbs Run

Good

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Tionesta Borough · Structure no. 000000000053807

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,581
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street (sr 62) over Tubbs Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Street (sr 62) over Tubbs Run in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesElm Street (sr 62)
CrossesTubbs Run
LocationTionesta Borough
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates41.50969, -79.44886
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,581 (2023)
Projected traffic2,093 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street (sr 62) over Tubbs Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street (sr 62) over Tubbs Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Elm Street (sr 62) over Tubbs Run carry?

About 1,581 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street (sr 62) over Tubbs Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street (sr 62) over Tubbs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).