US Bridges

RTE 62 over Conewango Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.3 MI E JCT Rts 62 & 60 · Structure no. 000000003027760

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,119
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Conewango Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over Conewango Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 5,119 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,399 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesConewango Creek
Location1.3 MI E JCT Rts 62 & 60
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05243, -79.17554
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,119 (2020)
Projected traffic5,399 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Conewango Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Conewango 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Conewango Creek carry?

About 5,119 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Conewango Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Conewango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.