US Bridges

RTE 62 over Conewango Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 62 + 322 · Structure no. 000000001028060

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,489
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Conewango Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 62 over Conewango Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 62
CrossesConewango Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 62 + 322
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates42.35635, -79.0025
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Conewango Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Conewango 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Conewango Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 62 over Conewango Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Conewango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.