US Bridges

RTE 62 over Clear Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.0 MI N JCT Rts 62 & 438 · Structure no. 000000001028110

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 62 over Clear Creek in Erie 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 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,526 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.0 MI N JCT Rts 62 & 438
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49898, -78.92885
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2020)
Projected traffic3,526 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 62 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Clear Creek carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.