US Bridges

U.S. 62/US 75 SB over Montezuma Cr. ( Salt Cr)

Good

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 5.8 N JCT U.S. 266 · Structure no. 301260000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62/US 75 SB over Montezuma Cr. ( Salt Cr) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62/US 75 SB over Montezuma Cr. ( Salt Cr) in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62/US 75 SB
CrossesMontezuma Cr. ( Salt Cr)
Location5.8 N JCT U.S. 266
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53549, -95.95236
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2022)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62/US 75 SB over Montezuma Cr. ( Salt Cr) built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62/US 75 SB over Montezuma Cr. ( Salt Cr) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62/US 75 SB over Montezuma Cr. ( Salt Cr) carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62/US 75 SB over Montezuma Cr. ( Salt Cr)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62/US 75 SB over Montezuma Cr. ( Salt Cr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.