US Bridges

S.H. 7 WB over East Cache Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.1 MI.E.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 158510000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 7 WB over East Cache Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 7 WB over East Cache Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,840 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7 WB
CrossesEast Cache Creek
Location1.1 MI.E.JCT.US281B
RouteState Highway 7
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.5944, -98.37027
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2022)
Projected traffic15,840 by 2042
Trucks7%
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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 7 WB over East Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 7 WB over East Cache 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 7 WB over East Cache Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 WB over East Cache Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 7 WB over East Cache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.