US Bridges

S.H. 149 over Beaver River

Good

Harper County, Oklahoma · 2.5 E JCT U.S. 283 · Structure no. 304310000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 149 over Beaver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 149 over Beaver River in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2042. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesS.H. 149
CrossesBeaver River
Location2.5 E JCT U.S. 283
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates36.70966, -99.85005
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic656 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 149 over Beaver River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 149 over Beaver River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 149 over Beaver River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 149 over Beaver River?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 149 over Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.