US Bridges

RTE 62 over Br Conewango Crk

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1 Mile N JCT US 62 & I86 · Structure no. 000000003027950

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,293
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Br Conewango Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over Br Conewango Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,293 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesBr Conewango Crk
Location1 Mile N JCT US 62 & I86
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15571, -79.10164
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,293 (2020)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Br Conewango Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 62 over Br Conewango Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Br Conewango Crk carry?

About 2,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Br Conewango Crk?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Br Conewango Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.