US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Box Elder Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI N Jct. SH-19 · Structure no. 283070000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Box Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Box Elder Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesBox Elder Creek
Location2.0 MI N Jct. SH-19
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates34.92368, -98.35667
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Box Elder Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Box Elder 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over Box Elder Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Box Elder Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Box Elder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.