US Bridges

E1651 South Bridge over Ft. Sill Blvd under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.0 Mi. E. JCT.SH7A · Structure no. 135080000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,010
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1651 South Bridge over Ft. Sill Blvd under is a concrete slab carrying E1651 South Bridge over Ft. Sill Blvd under in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 15,010 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE1651 South Bridge
CrossesFt. Sill Blvd under
Location1.0 Mi. E. JCT.SH7A
RouteCity Street E1651
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.62316, -98.40456
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,010 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$708,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E1651 South Bridge over Ft. Sill Blvd under built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1651 South Bridge over Ft. Sill Blvd under 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E1651 South Bridge over Ft. Sill Blvd under carry?

About 15,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E1651 South Bridge over Ft. Sill Blvd under?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E1651 South Bridge over Ft. Sill Blvd under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.