US Bridges

RTE 62 over Cattaraugus Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · JCT RTE 39 + Catt Cr. · Structure no. 000000001024450

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,101
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Cattaraugus Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 62 over Cattaraugus Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 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 9,101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,143 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRTE 62
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
LocationJCT RTE 39 + Catt Cr.
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates42.46338, -78.9348
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,101 (2019)
Projected traffic9,143 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE 62 over Cattaraugus 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 9,101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.