US Bridges

N2837 over Little Washita River

FairPosted for load

Grady County, Oklahoma · 1.5 W .2 S of Ninnekah · Structure no. 016150000000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2837 over Little Washita River is a steel truss - thru carrying N2837 over Little Washita River in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 100 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN2837
CrossesLittle Washita River
Location1.5 W .2 S of Ninnekah
RouteCity Street N2837
Coordinates34.94685, -97.93902
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$584,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2837 over Little Washita River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is N2837 over Little Washita 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N2837 over Little Washita River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2837 over Little Washita River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns N2837 over Little Washita River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.