US Bridges

S.H. 48 over S. Canadian River

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 3.9 MI N JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 191130000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,204 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48 over S. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 48 over S. Canadian River in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 2,204 ft (671.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 48
CrossesS. Canadian River
Location3.9 MI N JCT SH 1
RouteState Highway 48
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.00249, -96.33546
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,204 ft (671.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$9.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 48 over S. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 48 over S. Canadian 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 48 over S. Canadian River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 48 over S. Canadian River?

The structure is 2,204 ft (671.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 48 over S. Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.