US Bridges

SR 62 over Over Bully Run

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Watson Township · Structure no. 000000000034021

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Over Bully Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 over Over Bully Run in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 99 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesOver Bully Run
LocationWatson Township
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates41.72358, -79.32737
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2023)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Over Bully Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is SR 62 over Over Bully Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Over Bully Run carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Over Bully Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Over Bully Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.