US Bridges

State Highway 58A over Canton Lake Spillway

PoorPosted for load

Blaine County, Oklahoma · 2 MI N. of Canton · Structure no. CEPSWTOKCANTONL

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
786 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

State Highway 58A over Canton Lake Spillway is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying State Highway 58A over Canton Lake Spillway in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 77 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2044. The structure is 786 ft (239.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Highway 58A
CrossesCanton Lake Spillway
Location2 MI N. of Canton
RouteState Highway 58A
Coordinates36.08171, -98.60235
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 20
Structure length786 ft (239.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic803 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$736,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 58A over Canton Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is State Highway 58A over Canton Lake Spillway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 58A over Canton Lake Spillway carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 58A over Canton Lake Spillway?

The structure is 786 ft (239.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 58A over Canton Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).