US Bridges

RTE 62 over Branch of Big Sister Cre

Good

Erie County, New York · .2 MI S JCT US 62 & SH 24 · Structure no. 000000001028170

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Branch of Big Sister Cre is a concrete frame carrying RTE 62 over Branch of Big Sister Cre in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 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 3,543 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesBranch of Big Sister Cre
Location.2 MI S JCT US 62 & SH 24
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59155, -78.94096
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2020)
Projected traffic3,543 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Branch of Big Sister Cre built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Branch of Big Sister Cre 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Branch of Big Sister Cre carry?

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

How long is RTE 62 over Branch of Big Sister Cre?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Branch of Big Sister Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.