US Bridges

I-40 WB over U.S. 62 under

Fair

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 6.58 E Okfuskee C/L · Structure no. 161320000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over U.S. 62 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over U.S. 62 under in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesU.S. 62 under
Location6.58 E Okfuskee C/L
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.43242, -95.97177
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2022)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over U.S. 62 under built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB over U.S. 62 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 I-40 WB over U.S. 62 under carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over U.S. 62 under?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over U.S. 62 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.