US Bridges

S.H. 7 over Blue River

Good

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 2.5E of S.H. 99 · Structure no. 287700000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 7 over Blue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 7 over Blue River in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesS.H. 7
CrossesBlue River
Location2.5E of S.H. 99
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates34.36123, -96.59056
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2022)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 7 over Blue River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 7 over Blue 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 S.H. 7 over Blue River carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 over Blue River?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 7 over Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.