US Bridges

RTE 62 over Cayuga Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 0.3 MI E JCT Rts 62 + 265 · Structure no. 000000001028560

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Cayuga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 62 over Cayuga Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 15,104 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,174 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesCayuga Creek
Location0.3 MI E JCT Rts 62 + 265
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09189, -78.96251
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,104 (2018)
Projected traffic15,174 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Cayuga 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 15,104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.