US Bridges

RTE 62 over West Shore Avenue CSXT

Good

Erie County, New York · .2 MI N JCT US 62 & SH130 · Structure no. 000000002028440

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,897
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over West Shore Avenue CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over West Shore Avenue CSXT in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 115 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 19,897 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,990 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 62
CrossesWest Shore Avenue CSXT
Location.2 MI N JCT US 62 & SH130
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates42.901, -78.81387
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,897 (2021)
Projected traffic19,990 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over West Shore Avenue CSXT built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 62 over West Shore Avenue CSXT 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 West Shore Avenue CSXT carry?

About 19,897 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over West Shore Avenue CSXT?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over West Shore Avenue CSXT?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.