US Bridges

RTE 62 over Allen Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.3 MI S JCT Rts 62 + 83 · Structure no. 000000001028000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
822
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Allen Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 62 over Allen Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 100 years old, older 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesAllen Brook
Location1.3 MI S JCT Rts 62 + 83
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22155, -79.0599
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$875,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Allen Brook built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 62 over Allen 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Allen Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 62 over Allen Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Allen Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.