US Bridges

Overholser Lake RD over Lake

FairPosted for load

Canadian County, Oklahoma · W of Lake @ Stonebridge · Structure no. 045870000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overholser Lake RD over Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overholser Lake RD over Lake in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOverholser Lake RD
CrossesLake
LocationW of Lake @ Stonebridge
RouteCity Street D1040
Coordinates35.51221, -97.68802
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$744,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Overholser Lake RD over Lake built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overholser Lake RD over Lake 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Overholser Lake RD over Lake carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Overholser Lake RD over Lake?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Overholser Lake RD over Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.