US Bridges

SR 62 over SR 6 Gar Highway

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Brokenstraw Township · Structure no. 000000000044893

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,469
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over SR 6 Gar Highway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 over SR 6 Gar Highway in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,469 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,165 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesSR 6 Gar Highway
LocationBrokenstraw Township
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates41.84274, -79.25732
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,469 (2024)
Projected traffic5,165 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over SR 6 Gar Highway built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over SR 6 Gar Highway 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 over SR 6 Gar Highway carry?

About 2,469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over SR 6 Gar Highway?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over SR 6 Gar Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.