US Bridges

RTE 62 over Cass Run

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.0 MI E JCT Rts 62 + 60 · Structure no. 000000003027920

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,710
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Cass Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 62 over Cass Run in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,803 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesCass Run
Location3.0 MI E JCT Rts 62 + 60
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08381, -79.12011
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Cass Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Cass Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Cass Run carry?

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

How long is RTE 62 over Cass Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Cass Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.