US Bridges

Cherokee Tp WB Rmp over U.S. 59 / U.S. 412A Und

Good

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 17.35 MI E of C/L · Structure no. 229350000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cherokee Tp WB Rmp over U.S. 59 / U.S. 412A Und is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee Tp WB Rmp over U.S. 59 / U.S. 412A Und in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesCherokee Tp WB Rmp
CrossesU.S. 59 / U.S. 412A Und
Location17.35 MI E of C/L
Coordinates36.19089, -94.71209
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee Tp WB Rmp over U.S. 59 / U.S. 412A Und built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee Tp WB Rmp over U.S. 59 / U.S. 412A Und 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cherokee Tp WB Rmp over U.S. 59 / U.S. 412A Und carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee Tp WB Rmp over U.S. 59 / U.S. 412A Und?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee Tp WB Rmp over U.S. 59 / U.S. 412A Und?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.