US Bridges

SR 62 Washington X over Over Wnyp RR & French Ck

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · City of Franklin · Structure no. 000000000033686

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
554 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,341
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Washington X over Over Wnyp RR & French Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 Washington X over Over Wnyp RR & French Ck in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 74 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 11,341 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,973 by 2032. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 62 Washington X
CrossesOver Wnyp RR & French Ck
LocationCity of Franklin
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates41.39504, -79.82246
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,341 (2024)
Projected traffic13,973 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 Washington X over Over Wnyp RR & French Ck built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 62 Washington X over Over Wnyp RR & French Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 Washington X over Over Wnyp RR & French Ck carry?

About 11,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 Washington X over Over Wnyp RR & French Ck?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 Washington X over Over Wnyp RR & French Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.