US Bridges

U.S. 60 over N. Canadian River

Good

Major County, Oklahoma · 1.5 N Dewey C/L · Structure no. 317310000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
910 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over N. Canadian River in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location1.5 N Dewey C/L
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates36.18222, -98.92083
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length910 ft (277.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 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 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over N. Canadian River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.