US Bridges

RTE 62 over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Poor

Erie County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 62 + 130 · Structure no. 000000002028430

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,070
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 15,070 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,140 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 62 + 130
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89442, -78.81408
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,070 (2020)
Projected traffic15,140 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over CSX Trans/Amtrak 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 15,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.