US Bridges

IRR E1710 over Blue Beaver Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 2. N 8.6 W of I-44-SH36 · Structure no. 252120000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E1710 over Blue Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR E1710 over Blue Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR E1710
CrossesBlue Beaver Creek
Location2. N 8.6 W of I-44-SH36
RouteCounty Highway E1710
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.53636, -98.56527
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$666,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E1710 over Blue Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E1710 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IRR E1710 over Blue Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E1710 over Blue Beaver Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E1710 over Blue Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.