US Bridges

FAU 3961 (banner R over N. Canadian River

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 1.6 MI N of Banner · Structure no. 166010000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3961 (banner R over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3961 (banner R over N. Canadian River in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3961 (banner R
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location1.6 MI N of Banner
RouteCity Street 3961
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52999, -97.84875
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$755,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3961 (banner R over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3961 (banner R over N. Canadian 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3961 (banner R over N. Canadian River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3961 (banner R over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3961 (banner R over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.