US Bridges

S.H. 3 EB over U.S. 81 under

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · Jct. SH3 & US81 · Structure no. 179200000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 EB over U.S. 81 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 EB over U.S. 81 under 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 3 EB
CrossesU.S. 81 under
LocationJct. SH3 & US81
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates35.69427, -97.95935
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S.H. 3 EB over U.S. 81 under built?

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

What condition is S.H. 3 EB over U.S. 81 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 3 EB over U.S. 81 under carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 EB over U.S. 81 under?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 EB over U.S. 81 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.