US Bridges

RTE 62 over Eighteen Mile Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 Miles SW of Hamburg · Structure no. 000000001028210

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,243
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Eighteen Mile Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over Eighteen Mile Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 12,243 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location1.2 Miles SW of Hamburg
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70655, -78.8491
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,243 (2020)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Eighteen Mile Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Eighteen Mile Crk carry?

About 12,243 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.