US Bridges

S.H. 22 over Blue River

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 3.3 MI E Johnston C/L · Structure no. 145090000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
502 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 22 over Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 22 over Blue River in Bryan 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 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 22
CrossesBlue River
Location3.3 MI E Johnston C/L
RouteState Highway 22
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.14279, -96.40019
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2022)
Projected traffic768 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 22 over Blue River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 22 over Blue River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 22 over Blue River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 22 over Blue River?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 22 over Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.