S.H. 43 over Oklahoma City Reservoir
FairAtoka County, Oklahoma · 2.9 Mi.E.Of Coal Cl · Structure no. 144880000000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 261 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 43 over Oklahoma City Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 43 over Oklahoma City Reservoir in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 43 over Oklahoma City Reservoir built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 43 over Oklahoma City Reservoir 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 S.H. 43 over Oklahoma City Reservoir carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 43 over Oklahoma City Reservoir?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 43 over Oklahoma City Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.