US Bridges

Oakland Avenue over US 62

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 500FT S of East State ST · Structure no. 000000000043983

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,127
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Avenue over US 62 is a steel continuous frame carrying Oakland Avenue over US 62 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2038. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOakland Avenue
CrossesUS 62
Location500FT S of East State ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.23128, -80.49932
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,127 (2022)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakland Avenue over US 62 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Avenue over US 62 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Oakland Avenue over US 62 carry?

About 3,127 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Avenue over US 62?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Avenue over US 62?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.