US Bridges

SR 62 Shngo.Vly.Ex over Over Riverside Dr/River

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · City of Sharon · Structure no. 000000000025699

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,562
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Shngo.Vly.Ex over Over Riverside Dr/River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 Shngo.Vly.Ex over Over Riverside Dr/River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 69 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 9,562 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,021 by 2032. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 62 Shngo.Vly.Ex
CrossesOver Riverside Dr/River
LocationCity of Sharon
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates41.22558, -80.51137
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,562 (2023)
Projected traffic12,021 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 Shngo.Vly.Ex over Over Riverside Dr/River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 62 Shngo.Vly.Ex over Over Riverside Dr/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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 Shngo.Vly.Ex over Over Riverside Dr/River carry?

About 9,562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 Shngo.Vly.Ex over Over Riverside Dr/River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 Shngo.Vly.Ex over Over Riverside Dr/River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.