US Bridges

U.S. 183 over U.S. 62 under

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 2.2 MI E Tillman C/L · Structure no. 183440000000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over U.S. 62 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over U.S. 62 under in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 53 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesU.S. 62 under
Location2.2 MI E Tillman C/L
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates34.63787, -98.96403
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 over U.S. 62 under built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is U.S. 183 over U.S. 62 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 183 over U.S. 62 under carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 over U.S. 62 under?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over U.S. 62 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.