US Bridges

U.S. 281 Spur over Canyon View Creek

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 2.6 Mi. E. Jct. US281 · Structure no. 253730000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 281 Spur over Canyon View Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 281 Spur over Canyon View Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 281 Spur
CrossesCanyon View Creek
Location2.6 Mi. E. Jct. US281
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates35.54822, -98.26542
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2022)
Projected traffic2,960 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 281 Spur over Canyon View Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 281 Spur over Canyon View Creek 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 U.S. 281 Spur over Canyon View Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 281 Spur over Canyon View Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 281 Spur over Canyon View Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.