US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Choctaw RD & UP R.R. Und

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 11.5 MI E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 050460000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
756 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Choctaw RD & UP R.R. Und is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Choctaw RD & UP R.R. Und in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 89 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2042. The structure is 756 ft (230.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesChoctaw RD & UP R.R. Und
Location11.5 MI E of JCT I-35
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.49312, -97.26524
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length756 ft (230.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Choctaw RD & UP R.R. Und built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Choctaw RD & UP R.R. Und 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over Choctaw RD & UP R.R. Und carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Choctaw RD & UP R.R. Und?

The structure is 756 ft (230.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Choctaw RD & UP R.R. Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.