US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Slwc R.R. under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3.20 Mi. E. Kiowa Cl · Structure no. 183380000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Slwc R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Slwc R.R. under in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesSlwc R.R. under
Location3.20 Mi. E. Kiowa Cl
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63112, -98.77001
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 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 traffic2,550 (2022)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Slwc R.R. under built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Slwc R.R. under 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 Slwc R.R. under carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Slwc R.R. under?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Slwc R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.