US Bridges

U.S. 81 over UP R.R. & Vance Rd. Und

Fair

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 2.6 MI S US60 in Enid · Structure no. 200040000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
884 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 81 over UP R.R. & Vance Rd. Und is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 81 over UP R.R. & Vance Rd. Und in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2042. The structure is 884 ft (269.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 81
CrossesUP R.R. & Vance Rd. Und
Location2.6 MI S US60 in Enid
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.35444, -97.88972
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length884 ft (269.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$8.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 81 over UP R.R. & Vance Rd. Und built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 81 over UP R.R. & Vance Rd. Und 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 81 over UP R.R. & Vance Rd. Und carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 81 over UP R.R. & Vance Rd. Und?

The structure is 884 ft (269.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 81 over UP R.R. & Vance Rd. Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.