US Bridges

U.S. 62 over West Cache Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 10.22 Mi. E. Kiowa CO · Structure no. 249330000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over West Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over West Cache Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesWest Cache Creek
Location10.22 Mi. E. Kiowa CO
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates34.63882, -98.64707
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2022)
Projected traffic4,560 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over West Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over West Cache Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over West Cache Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over West Cache Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over West Cache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.