US Bridges

RTE 62 over Gill Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT Rts 62 + 61 · Structure no. 000000001028600

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,021
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 62 over Gill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 62 over Gill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 10,021 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,068 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 62
CrossesGill Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT Rts 62 + 61
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09151, -79.02366
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,021 (2019)
Projected traffic10,068 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 62 over Gill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 62 over Gill 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 62 over Gill Creek carry?

About 10,021 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 62 over Gill Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 62 over Gill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.