US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Illinois River

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI NE SH 51 · Structure no. 250090000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
957 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Illinois River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Illinois River in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2042. The structure is 957 ft (291.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesIllinois River
Location2.0 MI NE SH 51
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.9266, -94.92498
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length957 ft (291.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2022)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Illinois River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Illinois River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over Illinois River carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Illinois River?

The structure is 957 ft (291.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Illinois River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.