US Bridges

RTE 62 over Bergholtz Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 2.3 MI NW JCT Rts 62 +429 · Structure no. 000000001028540

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,332
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Bergholtz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over Bergholtz Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 17,332 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,413 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 62
CrossesBergholtz Creek
Location2.3 MI NW JCT Rts 62 +429
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates43.09871, -78.9251
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,332 (2018)
Projected traffic17,413 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Bergholtz Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Bergholtz Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Bergholtz Creek carry?

About 17,332 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Bergholtz Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Bergholtz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.