RTE 62 over Buffalo River
GoodErie County, New York · JCT Rt 62 + Buffalo River · Structure no. 000000002028330
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 233 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 62 over Buffalo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over Buffalo River in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 62 over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 62 over Buffalo River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 62 over Buffalo River carry?
About 21,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 62 over Buffalo River?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 62 over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.