US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Canadian River

Fair

Dewey County, Oklahoma · 16.8 N of Custer C/L · Structure no. 309190000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,500 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over Canadian River in Dewey County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,810 by 2042. The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesCanadian River
Location16.8 N of Custer C/L
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates36.05203, -98.96678
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,500 ft (457.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2022)
Projected traffic2,810 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 183 over Canadian River 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 March 2023.

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

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.