US Bridges

SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Jackson Township · Structure no. 000000000025716

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
326 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,913
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 3,913 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,831 by 2032. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62 Franklin Rd.
CrossesOver SR 79 Nb/Sb
LocationJackson Township
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.26544, -80.16736
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,913 (2024)
Projected traffic4,831 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$413,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb carry?

About 3,913 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.