US Bridges

U.S. 62 NB Ramp over Quanah Parker Trailway

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 7W of I-44 · Structure no. 267230000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
469 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 NB Ramp over Quanah Parker Trailway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 NB Ramp over Quanah Parker Trailway in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62 NB Ramp
CrossesQuanah Parker Trailway
Location7W of I-44
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63054, -98.5021
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length469 ft (143 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 NB Ramp over Quanah Parker Trailway built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 NB Ramp over Quanah Parker Trailway 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 NB Ramp over Quanah Parker Trailway carry?

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

How long is U.S. 62 NB Ramp over Quanah Parker Trailway?

The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 NB Ramp over Quanah Parker Trailway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.