US Bridges

RTE 62 over Kiantone Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.3 MI S JCT Rts 62 + 60 · Structure no. 000000001062550

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,480
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Kiantone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over Kiantone Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,522 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesRTE 62
CrossesKiantone Creek
Location3.3 MI S JCT Rts 62 + 60
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates42.01342, -79.17298
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,480 (2021)
Projected traffic4,522 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Kiantone Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 62 over Kiantone 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Kiantone Creek carry?

About 4,480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Kiantone Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Kiantone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.