US Bridges

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

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 17.2 MI E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 210770000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over UP R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over UP R.R. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesUP R.R. under
Location17.2 MI E of JCT I-35
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.49085, -97.16341
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$4.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 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 August 2023.

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

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.