US Bridges

U.S. 281 over Washita River Oflow

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 1.4 N US62 Anadarko · Structure no. 141680000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 281 over Washita River Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 281 over Washita River Oflow in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 281
CrossesWashita River Oflow
Location1.4 N US62 Anadarko
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.09281, -98.24376
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,440 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 281 over Washita River Oflow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 281 over Washita 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 281 over Washita River Oflow carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 281 over Washita River Oflow?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 281 over Washita River Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.