US Bridges

S.H. 10 over Elk River

Good

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 1.35S of Ottawa C/L · Structure no. 291640000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
850 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 10 over Elk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 10 over Elk River in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,560 by 2042. The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS.H. 10
CrossesElk River
Location1.35S of Ottawa C/L
RouteState Highway 10000
Coordinates36.64806, -94.70639
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length850 ft (259.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,560 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 10 over Elk River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 10 over Elk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 10 over Elk River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 10 over Elk River?

The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 10 over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.