US Bridges

RTE 62 over Mud Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 4.3 M S JCT Rts 62 & 17 · Structure no. 000000003027930

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,710
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 62 over Mud Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,803 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 62
CrossesMud Creek
Location4.3 M S JCT Rts 62 & 17
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates42.12551, -79.09609
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Mud 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Mud Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 62 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.