US Bridges

RTE 33 over RTE 62

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.9 MI NE JCT SH 33 & SH5 · Structure no. 000000001060132

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,145
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over RTE 62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over RTE 62 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 years old, older 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 41,145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,679 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 33
CrossesRTE 62
Location3.9 MI NE JCT SH 33 & SH5
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates42.9324, -78.81364
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,145 (2020)
Projected traffic47,679 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over RTE 62 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 33 over RTE 62 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over RTE 62 carry?

About 41,145 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over RTE 62?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over RTE 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.