US Bridges

SR 62 Main ST over Over Sandy Creek Trib

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Sandy Lake Township · Structure no. 000000000025724

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,592
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Main ST over Over Sandy Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 Main ST over Over Sandy Creek Trib in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 88 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 1,592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,682 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62 Main ST
CrossesOver Sandy Creek Trib
LocationSandy Lake Township
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35071, -80.06183
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 Main ST over Over Sandy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SR 62 Main ST over Over Sandy Creek 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is SR 62 Main ST over Over Sandy Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 Main ST over Over Sandy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.