US Bridges

U.S. 62 WB over Arkansas River

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 2.4E of JCT SH16 · Structure no. 325320000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,550 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 WB over Arkansas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 WB over Arkansas River in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2042. The structure is 1,550 ft (472.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62 WB
CrossesArkansas River
Location2.4E of JCT SH16
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.77032, -95.3024
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,550 ft (472.4 m)
Longest span380 ft (115.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic17,600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 WB over Arkansas River 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 November 2024.

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

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,550 ft (472.4 m) long with a longest span of 380 ft (115.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.