US Bridges

U.S. 62 over N. Canadian Riv& Rd. Und

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 17.5 MI E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 211290000000000

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

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over N. Canadian Riv& Rd. Und is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over N. Canadian Riv& Rd. Und 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2042. The structure is 902 ft (275 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesN. Canadian Riv& Rd. Und
Location17.5 MI E of JCT I-35
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.49313, -97.1613
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length902 ft (275 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$11.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over N. Canadian Riv& Rd. Und built?

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

What condition is U.S. 62 over N. Canadian Riv& Rd. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over N. Canadian Riv& Rd. Und carry?

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

How long is U.S. 62 over N. Canadian Riv& Rd. Und?

The structure is 902 ft (275 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over N. Canadian Riv& Rd. Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.