US Bridges

SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Yellow Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Jackson Township · Structure no. 000000000025717

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Yellow 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 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 3,760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,721 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62 Franklin Rd.
CrossesOver Yellow Creek
LocationJackson Township
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.26924, -80.15162
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 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 (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,760 (2023)
Projected traffic5,721 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$471,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Yellow Creek 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 April 2023.

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

About 3,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.