US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Salt Fork Red River

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 0.6 E. S.H. 6 · Structure no. 315330000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,150 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Salt Fork Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Salt Fork Red River in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 1,150 ft (350.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesSalt Fork Red River
Location0.6 E. S.H. 6
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates34.6375, -99.41056
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,150 ft (350.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2042
Trucks25%
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 over Salt Fork Red River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Salt Fork Red 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over Salt Fork Red River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Salt Fork Red River?

The structure is 1,150 ft (350.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Salt Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.