US Bridges

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

Good

Grady County, Oklahoma · 8.6 MI E Caddo CO · Structure no. 178970000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 WB over Slwc R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 WB over Slwc R.R. under in Grady 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62 WB
CrossesSlwc R.R. under
Location8.6 MI E Caddo CO
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.05306, -97.95
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,440 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is U.S. 62 WB over Slwc R.R. under 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 WB over Slwc R.R. under carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.