US Bridges

RTE 62 over Mill Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.9 MI East Junction Rts · Structure no. 000000001028040

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,489
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 62 over Mill Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,489 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 62
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.9 MI East Junction Rts
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates42.24211, -79.03107
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,489 (2021)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2041
Trucks16%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,489 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.