US Bridges

U.S. 62 over N. Canadian River

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2 MI E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 213570000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,002 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,400 by 2042. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location2 MI E JCT I-35
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.49314, -97.42927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,002 ft (305.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over N. Canadian River 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 N. Canadian River carry?

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

How long is U.S. 62 over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.