US Bridges

S.H. 82 over Illinois River

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 10.9 MI N Sequoyah Cl · Structure no. 232520000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
857 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 82 over Illinois River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 82 over Illinois River in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2042. The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 82
CrossesIllinois River
Location10.9 MI N Sequoyah Cl
RouteState Highway 82
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.7598, -94.90113
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length857 ft (261.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 82 over Illinois River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 82 over Illinois 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 82 over Illinois River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 82 over Illinois River?

The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 82 over Illinois River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.