US Bridges

RTE 62 over Mud Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.7 MI E JCT Rts 62 + 83 · Structure no. 000000001028030

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over Mud Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.7 MI E JCT Rts 62 + 83
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23871, -79.0484
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2021)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Mud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.