US Bridges

RTE 362 over Wiscoy Creek

Poor

Wyoming County, New York · 0.1MI N JCT Rts 362 + 39 · Structure no. 000000001046610

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,112
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 362 over Wiscoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 362 over Wiscoy Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,112 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 362
CrossesWiscoy Creek
Location0.1MI N JCT Rts 362 + 39
RouteState Highway 362
Coordinates42.57854, -78.25349
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,112 (2021)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 362 over Wiscoy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 362 over Wiscoy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 362 over Wiscoy Creek carry?

About 1,112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 362 over Wiscoy Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 362 over Wiscoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.