FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 62

Carrying RTE 62 over CATTARAUGUS CREEK

JCT RTE 39 + CATT CR., Cattaraugus, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 62

The RTE 62 bridge in Cattaraugus, New York carries RTE 62 over CATTARAUGUS CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,101 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE 62 compares

▲ 19.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of New York bridges
503
Bridges in Cattaraugus · 29 in Poor condition
RTE 62 61.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
61.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Last Reconstructed
2021
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
39.0 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
20.7 m (68 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,101 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001024450

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 62 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE 62 against other structures in Cattaraugus and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 62?

RTE 62 in Cattaraugus, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 62 inspected?

RTE 62's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,101 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 62 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 62?

RTE 62 has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 62?

RTE 62 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 62 and does age affect safety?

RTE 62 was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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