US Bridges

NW 63rd St. over BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI E of Western · Structure no. 169700000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 63rd St. over BNSF R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 63rd St. over BNSF R.R. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,120 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 63rd St.
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location0.6 MI E of Western
RouteCity Street 9580
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53681, -97.52105
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.
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.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2022)
Projected traffic29,120 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$737,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 63rd St. over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 63rd St. over BNSF 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NW 63rd St. over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NW 63rd St. over BNSF 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 57 ft wide.

Who owns NW 63rd St. over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.