US Bridges

SR 62 Main Street over Over Sandy Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Sandy Lake Borough · Structure no. 000000000025722

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,592
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Main Street over Over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 Main Street over Over Sandy Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,682 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 62 Main Street
CrossesOver Sandy Creek
LocationSandy Lake Borough
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates41.35092, -80.08041
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,592 (2024)
Projected traffic2,682 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 Main Street over Over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 Main Street over Over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 Main Street over Over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,592 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 Main Street over Over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 Main Street over Over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.