US Bridges

U.S. 62 over BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 11.18 N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 153720000000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over BNSF R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over BNSF R.R. under in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,720 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location11.18 N JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.59031, -95.95996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2022)
Projected traffic12,720 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is U.S. 62 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 January 2023.

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

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.