US Bridges

RTE 62 over N.Branch Clear Ck

Good

Erie County, New York · .2 MI N of Lenox RD · Structure no. 000000001028130

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over N.Branch Clear Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over N.Branch Clear Ck in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,526 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesN.Branch Clear Ck
Location.2 MI N of Lenox RD
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.52203, -78.93257
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over N.Branch Clear Ck built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over N.Branch Clear Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over N.Branch Clear Ck carry?

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

How long is RTE 62 over N.Branch Clear Ck?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over N.Branch Clear Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.