US Bridges

SR 62 over Over Conrail/Alleghenyr

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Oil City · Structure no. 000000000033690

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
705 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Over Conrail/Alleghenyr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Over Conrail/Alleghenyr in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,616 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,218 by 2032. The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesOver Conrail/Alleghenyr
LocationOil City
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.43017, -79.71277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length705 ft (214.9 m)
Longest span354 ft (107.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,616 (2023)
Projected traffic13,218 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$403,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Over Conrail/Alleghenyr built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Over Conrail/Alleghenyr 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Over Conrail/Alleghenyr carry?

About 5,616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Over Conrail/Alleghenyr?

The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long with a longest span of 354 ft (107.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Over Conrail/Alleghenyr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.