US Bridges

E0180 over Chikaskia River

PoorClosed to traffic

Kay County, Oklahoma · 4N 6.2E of US60/I-35 · Structure no. 155720000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0180 over Chikaskia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0180 over Chikaskia River in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE0180
CrossesChikaskia River
Location4N 6.2E of US60/I-35
RouteCounty Highway E0180
Coordinates36.75324, -97.23285
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$893,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0180 over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0180 over Chikaskia River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does E0180 over Chikaskia River carry?

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

How long is E0180 over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E0180 over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.