US Bridges

RTE 62 over Thatcher Brook

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.3 MI S JCT Catt CR + 62 · Structure no. 000000001028100

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Thatcher Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 62 over Thatcher Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesThatcher Brook
Location0.3 MI S JCT Catt CR + 62
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45931, -78.93803
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2021)
Projected traffic1,783 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Thatcher Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 62 over Thatcher Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Thatcher Brook carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Thatcher Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Thatcher Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.