US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Washita River

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 1 MI N JCT I-40 Bus. · Structure no. 256750000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
837 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Washita River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over Washita River in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,760 by 2042. The structure is 837 ft (255.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesWashita River
Location1 MI N JCT I-40 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates35.52995, -98.96651
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length837 ft (255.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic13,760 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$10.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 over Washita River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 183 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 183 over Washita River carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 over Washita River?

The structure is 837 ft (255.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Washita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.