US Bridges

SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Spring Creek

Poor

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Coolspring Township · Structure no. 000000000025715

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,889
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Spring Creek 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 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 3,889 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,649 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 62 Franklin Rd.
CrossesOver Spring Creek
LocationCoolspring Township
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates41.2614, -80.18417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,889 (2024)
Projected traffic4,649 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Spring Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,889 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Spring Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.