E0780 over North Canadian River
PoorPosted for loadBlaine County, Oklahoma · 2.5 N 3.5 W Watonga · Structure no. 124250000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0780 over North Canadian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0780 over North Canadian River in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 E0780 over North Canadian River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0780 over North Canadian River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does E0780 over North Canadian River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0780 over North Canadian River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns E0780 over North Canadian River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.