RTE 62 over State Drain Ditch
FairCattaraugus County, New York · 0.4 MI E JCT Rts 62 + 83 · Structure no. 000000001028020
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,278
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 62 over State Drain Ditch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 62 over State Drain Ditch in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 91 years old, older than the New York average of 53 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 62 over State Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is RTE 62 over State Drain Ditch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 62 over State Drain Ditch carry?
About 1,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is RTE 62 over State Drain Ditch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 62 over State Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.