US Bridges

SR 62 Expressway over Over NS Railroad

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · City of Sharon · Structure no. 000000000046016

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,562
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Expressway over Over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 Expressway over Over NS Railroad in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,562 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,021 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesSR 62 Expressway
CrossesOver NS Railroad
LocationCity of Sharon
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates41.22286, -80.51578
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,562 (2023)
Projected traffic12,021 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 Expressway over Over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 Expressway over Over NS Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 Expressway over Over NS Railroad carry?

About 9,562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 Expressway over Over NS Railroad?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 Expressway over Over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.