US Bridges

SR 62 Oil City Rd. over Over Horse Creek

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Cranberry Township · Structure no. 000000000033701

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
969
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 Oil City Rd. over Over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 Oil City Rd. over Over Horse Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 969 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62 Oil City Rd.
CrossesOver Horse Creek
LocationCranberry Township
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.42009, -79.64244
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2023)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 Oil City Rd. over Over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 Oil City Rd. over Over Horse Creek 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 Oil City Rd. over Over Horse Creek carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 Oil City Rd. over Over Horse Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 Oil City Rd. over Over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.