US Bridges

S.H. 7 EB over East Cache Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.1 MI.E.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 217110000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 7 EB over East Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 7 EB over East Cache Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,480 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7 EB
CrossesEast Cache Creek
Location1.1 MI.E.JCT.US281B
RouteState Highway 7
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59419, -98.3702
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2022)
Projected traffic14,480 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 EB over East Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 7 EB 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 EB over East Cache Creek carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.