J. Johnson Lake RD over Upper Blue Beaver Creek
FairComanche County, Oklahoma · J. Johnson/Rush Lake Area · Structure no. 000021670-00136
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
J. Johnson Lake RD over Upper Blue Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying J. Johnson Lake RD over Upper Blue Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J. Johnson Lake RD over Upper Blue Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is J. Johnson Lake RD over Upper Blue Beaver Creek 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does J. Johnson Lake RD over Upper Blue Beaver Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is J. Johnson Lake RD over Upper Blue Beaver Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns J. Johnson Lake RD over Upper Blue Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.