US Bridges

RTE 62 over Sawyer Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.3 MI S JCT Rts 62 & 425 · Structure no. 000000001028520

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,573
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Sawyer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over Sawyer Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 27,573 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,702 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesSawyer Creek
Location0.3 MI S JCT Rts 62 & 425
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05658, -78.83119
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,573 (2019)
Projected traffic27,702 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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

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$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Sawyer Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Sawyer Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Sawyer Creek carry?

About 27,573 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Sawyer Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Sawyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.