US Bridges

RTE 62 over Indian Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT Rts 62 & 394 · Structure no. 000000001027970

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
822
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Indian Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 62 over Indian Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 62
CrossesIndian Brook
Location1.1 MI N JCT Rts 62 & 394
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates42.17691, -79.09884
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2020)
Projected traffic829 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Indian Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Indian Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Indian Brook carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Indian Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Indian Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.