US Bridges

SR 62 E.State St. over Over Shenango River Trib

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · City of Hermitage · Structure no. 000000000025708

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,906
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 E.State St. over Over Shenango River Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 E.State St. over Over Shenango River Trib in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6,906 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,535 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62 E.State St.
CrossesOver Shenango River Trib
LocationCity of Hermitage
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23755, -80.39119
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,906 (2023)
Projected traffic9,535 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 E.State St. over Over Shenango River Trib built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 E.State St. over Over Shenango River Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 E.State St. over Over Shenango River Trib carry?

About 6,906 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 E.State St. over Over Shenango River Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 E.State St. over Over Shenango River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.