US Bridges

U.S. 62 WB over Washita River

Good

Grady County, Oklahoma · 1.9 E U.S. 81 · Structure no. 319060000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,260 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 WB over Washita River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 WB over Washita River in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 1,260 ft (384 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62 WB
CrossesWashita River
Location1.9 E U.S. 81
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.05112, -97.90491
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,260 ft (384 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 WB over Washita River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 WB over Washita River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 WB over Washita River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 WB over Washita River?

The structure is 1,260 ft (384 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 WB over Washita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.