US Bridges

RTE 62 over South Branch Clear Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .2 MI S of Collins Ctr RD · Structure no. 000000001024480

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over South Branch Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over South Branch Clear Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,973 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 62
CrossesSouth Branch Clear Creek
Location.2 MI S of Collins Ctr RD
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates42.49448, -78.92875
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2019)
Projected traffic4,973 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 South Branch Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over South Branch Clear Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over South Branch Clear Creek carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over South Branch Clear Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over South Branch Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.