US Bridges

E2135 over Blue River Oflow

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 2N& .5E of Wade · Structure no. 264300000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E2135 over Blue River Oflow is a concrete culvert carrying E2135 over Blue River Oflow in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesE2135
CrossesBlue River Oflow
Location2N& .5E of Wade
RouteCounty Highway E2135
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.91752, -96.07002
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E2135 over Blue River Oflow built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E2135 over Blue River Oflow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E2135 over Blue River Oflow carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E2135 over Blue River Oflow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E2135 over Blue River Oflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.