US Bridges

RTE 62 over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 62 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000001028230

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,719
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 62 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,719 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,778 by 2041. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT Rt 62 + I-90
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75997, -78.8244
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,719 (2020)
Projected traffic12,778 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over 90IX RTE I90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 12,719 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.