US Bridges

U.S. 62 EB over Arkansas River

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 2.4 MI E JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 176090000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,497 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 EB over Arkansas River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying U.S. 62 EB over Arkansas River in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,497 ft (456.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62 EB
CrossesArkansas River
Location2.4 MI E JCT SH 16
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.77006, -95.30242
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,497 ft (456.3 m)
Longest span334 ft (101.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.2 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 EB over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 EB over Arkansas River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 EB over Arkansas River carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 EB over Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,497 ft (456.3 m) long with a longest span of 334 ft (101.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 EB over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.