US Bridges

RTE 62 over CSXT

Good

Niagara County, New York · .6 MI W JCT US 62 & I190 · Structure no. 000000001028580

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,168
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 62 over CSXT in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 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 20,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,262 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 62
CrossesCSXT
Location.6 MI W JCT US 62 & I190
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates43.09146, -79.00221
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,168 (2019)
Projected traffic20,262 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$10.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over CSXT built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 62 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over CSXT carry?

About 20,168 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over CSXT?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.