US Bridges

RTE 62 over Elkins Brook

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.7MI S Rts Ste & 62 · Structure no. 000000001073840

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,710
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Elkins Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 62 over Elkins Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,803 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesElkins Brook
Location0.7MI S Rts Ste & 62
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13398, -79.08986
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2021)
Projected traffic1,803 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$788,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Elkins Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Elkins 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Elkins Brook carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Elkins Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Elkins Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.