US Bridges

RTE 62 over Mill Road Eighteen Mile

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI SW Int Rts 62 + 75 · Structure no. 000000001028200

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,115 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,572
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Mill Road Eighteen Mile is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over Mill Road Eighteen Mile in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,572 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,612 by 2041. The structure is 1,115 ft (339.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesMill Road Eighteen Mile
Location1.3 MI SW Int Rts 62 + 75
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67829, -78.87355
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,115 ft (339.9 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,572 (2019)
Projected traffic8,612 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$28.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Mill Road Eighteen Mile built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Mill Road Eighteen Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Mill Road Eighteen Mile carry?

About 8,572 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Mill Road Eighteen Mile?

The structure is 1,115 ft (339.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Mill Road Eighteen Mile?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.