US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Crutcho Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 3.5 MI E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 179140000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Crutcho Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Crutcho Creek in Oklahoma 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,400 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesCrutcho Creek
Location3.5 MI E of JCT I-35
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.49309, -97.40451
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,400 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Crutcho Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. 62 over Crutcho Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over Crutcho Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Crutcho Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Crutcho Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.