US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Cache Creek Trib.

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.8 Mi. N. Jct. SH49 · Structure no. 256030000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Cache Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Cache Creek Trib. in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesCache Creek Trib.
Location1.8 Mi. N. Jct. SH49
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73504, -98.39566
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Cache Creek Trib. 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 Cache Creek Trib. carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.