US Bridges

U.S. 81 S.B. over Vance Road under

Fair

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 2.4 S JCT US60 Enid · Structure no. 230270000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 81 S.B. over Vance Road under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 81 S.B. over Vance Road under in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,240 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 81 S.B.
CrossesVance Road under
Location2.4 S JCT US60 Enid
RouteU.S. Route 81
Coordinates36.35647, -97.89006
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2022)
Projected traffic8,240 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 81 S.B. over Vance Road under built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 81 S.B. over Vance Road under 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 81 S.B. over Vance Road under carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 81 S.B. over Vance Road under?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 81 S.B. over Vance Road under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.