US Bridges

U.S. 62 WB over UP R.R. under

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 5.7 MI E JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 199740000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 WB over UP R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 WB over UP R.R. under in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,520 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62 WB
CrossesUP R.R. under
Location5.7 MI E JCT SH 16
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.78245, -95.24319
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2022)
Projected traffic13,520 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 WB over UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 WB over UP R.R. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 WB over UP R.R. under carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 WB over UP R.R. under?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 WB over UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.