US Bridges

U.S. 75 over N. Canadian River

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 2.9 S Okfuskee C/L · Structure no. 211280000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
802 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 over N. Canadian River in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location2.9 S Okfuskee C/L
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates35.26319, -96.207
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length802 ft (244.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75 over N. Canadian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over N. Canadian River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.