US Bridges

N2720 over S. Canadian River

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 3.8 MI N SH 37 · Structure no. 221040000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,442 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2720 over S. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2720 over S. Canadian River in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 1,442 ft (439.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesN2720
CrossesS. Canadian River
Location3.8 MI N SH 37
RouteCounty Highway 935
Coordinates35.45259, -98.14917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,442 ft (439.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2720 over S. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2720 over S. Canadian River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N2720 over S. Canadian River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N2720 over S. Canadian River?

The structure is 1,442 ft (439.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N2720 over S. Canadian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.