US Bridges

SR 62 Shen Vly Exp over Over SR 718 S Doc & Nsr

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · City of Sharon · Structure no. 000000000046277

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,562
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Shen Vly Exp over Over SR 718 S Doc & Nsr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 Shen Vly Exp over Over SR 718 S Doc & Nsr 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 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 9,562 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,021 by 2032. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 62 Shen Vly Exp
CrossesOver SR 718 S Doc & Nsr
LocationCity of Sharon
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates41.22684, -80.50716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,562 (2023)
Projected traffic12,021 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 Shen Vly Exp over Over SR 718 S Doc & Nsr built?

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

What condition is SR 62 Shen Vly Exp over Over SR 718 S Doc & Nsr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 Shen Vly Exp over Over SR 718 S Doc & Nsr carry?

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

How long is SR 62 Shen Vly Exp over Over SR 718 S Doc & Nsr?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 Shen Vly Exp over Over SR 718 S Doc & Nsr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.