US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under

Fair

McClain County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI S Cleveland CO · Structure no. 158340000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,080 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesBailey a Tp (I-44) under
Location2.0 MI S Cleveland CO
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.28035, -97.6019
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2022)
Projected traffic26,080 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.