US Bridges

RTE 62 over Stillwater Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.1M S JCT Rts 62 & 60 · Structure no. 000000001062560

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

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Stillwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over Stillwater Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1969, 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 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,522 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Rts 62 & 60
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05439, -79.19843
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 Stillwater Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 62 over Stillwater Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Stillwater Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 62 over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.