US Bridges

SR 62 Oil City Rd. over Over Hemlock Creek

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · President Township · Structure no. 000000000039536

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
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 Hemlock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 Oil City Rd. over Over Hemlock Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 62 Oil City Rd.
CrossesOver Hemlock Creek
LocationPresident Township
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates41.45104, -79.55675
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 Oil City Rd. over Over Hemlock Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 Oil City Rd. over Over Hemlock 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 Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.