US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Blue Beaver Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 4.3 Mi. E. JCT.SH115 · Structure no. 179170000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Blue Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Blue Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesBlue Beaver Creek
Location4.3 Mi. E. JCT.SH115
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63104, -98.55228
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Blue Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Blue Beaver 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over Blue Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Blue Beaver Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Blue Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.