US Bridges

RTE 62 over CR 67 Erie Canal

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT US 62 & Barge Canal · Structure no. 000000004028510

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,316
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over CR 67 Erie Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over CR 67 Erie Canal in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 28,316 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,449 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesCR 67 Erie Canal
LocationJCT US 62 & Barge Canal
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05163, -78.82678
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,316 (2019)
Projected traffic28,449 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$14.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over CR 67 Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over CR 67 Erie Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over CR 67 Erie Canal carry?

About 28,316 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over CR 67 Erie Canal?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over CR 67 Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.