US Bridges

U.S. 62 WB over S.H. 165 under

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.7 MI E JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 179090000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 WB over S.H. 165 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 WB over S.H. 165 under in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,240 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62 WB
CrossesS.H. 165 under
Location1.7 MI E JCT SH 16
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.77058, -95.30997
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,240 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 WB over S.H. 165 under built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 WB over S.H. 165 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 WB over S.H. 165 under carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 WB over S.H. 165 under?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 WB over S.H. 165 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.