US Bridges

RTE 62 over S Br Smokes Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.6MI N JCT Rts 162 & 179 · Structure no. 000000002028280

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,116
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over S Br Smokes Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 62 over S Br Smokes Crk 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 12,116 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,172 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesS Br Smokes Crk
Location1.6MI N JCT Rts 162 & 179
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81249, -78.82394
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,116 (2021)
Projected traffic12,172 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over S Br Smokes Crk built?

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

What condition is RTE 62 over S Br Smokes 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over S Br Smokes Crk carry?

About 12,116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over S Br Smokes Crk?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over S Br Smokes Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.