US Bridges

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

Fair

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 11.18 N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 226700000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over BNSF R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over BNSF R.R. under in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,880 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 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
Coordinates35.58981, -95.96018
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2022)
Projected traffic12,880 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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 8,050 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 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 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.