US Bridges

RTE 62 over Ellicott Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 62 + Ellicott Cr. · Structure no. 000000001028490

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Ellicott Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 62 over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 33,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,009 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 62
CrossesEllicott Creek
LocationJCT Rt 62 + Ellicott Cr.
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates43.02474, -78.82222
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,850 (2020)
Projected traffic34,009 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Ellicott Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 33,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.