US Bridges

U.S. 283 over Beaver River

Fair

Harper County, Oklahoma · 9 MI N JCT US 270 · Structure no. 237130000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,381 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 283 over Beaver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 283 over Beaver River in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2042. The structure is 1,381 ft (420.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 283
CrossesBeaver River
Location9 MI N JCT US 270
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyHarper County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.74962, -99.89116
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,381 ft (420.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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$7.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 283 over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 283 over Beaver 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 over Beaver River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 283 over Beaver River?

The structure is 1,381 ft (420.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 283 over Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.