US Bridges

FAU 3880 (foreman over N. Canadian River

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 1.0 N & 7.1 W of Yukon · Structure no. 192590000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3880 (foreman over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3880 (foreman over N. Canadian River in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3880 (foreman
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location1.0 N & 7.1 W of Yukon
RouteCounty Highway 3880
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53687, -97.86809
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 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

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$894,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3880 (foreman over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3880 (foreman 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3880 (foreman over N. Canadian River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3880 (foreman over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3880 (foreman over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.