US Bridges

SR 62 over Over Valentine Creek

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Conewango Township · Structure no. 000000000034038

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,699
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Over Valentine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 over Over Valentine Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 9,699 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,397 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesOver Valentine Creek
LocationConewango Township
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.91056, -79.15064
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,699 (2024)
Projected traffic5,397 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 over Over Valentine Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Over Valentine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Over Valentine Creek carry?

About 9,699 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Over Valentine Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Over Valentine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.