US Bridges

U.S. 283 (packsadl over S. Canadian River

Fair

Ellis County, Oklahoma · Ellis-Rogers Mills CO Li · Structure no. 211320000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,844 ft
41 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 283 (packsadl over S. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 283 (packsadl over S. Canadian River in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 3,844 ft (1,171.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesU.S. 283 (packsadl
CrossesS. Canadian River
LocationEllis-Rogers Mills CO Li
RouteU.S. Route 283
Coordinates35.86049, -99.72925
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans41
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,844 ft (1,171.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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$11.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 283 (packsadl over S. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 283 (packsadl over S. 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. 283 (packsadl over S. Canadian River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 283 (packsadl over S. Canadian River?

The structure is 3,844 ft (1,171.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 283 (packsadl over S. Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.