US Bridges

SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Otter Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Coolsprings Township · Structure no. 000000000039593

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,889
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Otter Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,889 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,649 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62 Franklin Rd.
CrossesOver Otter Creek
LocationCoolsprings Township
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.24649, -80.22015
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 Franklin Rd. over Over Otter 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 Franklin Rd. over Over Otter 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 Otter Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.