US Bridges

S.H. 51 over East Beaver Creek

Good

Logan County, Oklahoma · SH 51 .1W of JCT US77 N · Structure no. 327640000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over East Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over East Beaver Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesEast Beaver Creek
LocationSH 51 .1W of JCT US77 N
RouteState Highway 51
CountyLogan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.11536, -97.39484
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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. 51 over East Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over East Beaver Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 51 over East Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over East Beaver Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over East Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.