US Bridges

2042C over Washita River

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · .2 E 1.2 S of Stafford · Structure no. 202550000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2042C over Washita River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 2042C over Washita River in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries2042C
CrossesWashita River
Location.2 E 1.2 S of Stafford
RouteCounty Highway 2042C
Coordinates35.52161, -99.11716
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2042C over Washita River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2042C over Washita River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 2042C over Washita River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2042C over Washita River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2042C over Washita River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.