US Bridges

S.H. 165 SB over Chandler St. under

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 2.1 MI S JCT US 62 · Structure no. 174750000000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 165 SB over Chandler St. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 165 SB over Chandler St. under in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,880 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 165 SB
CrossesChandler St. under
Location2.1 MI S JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 165
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.7404, -95.30995
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,880 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 165 SB over Chandler St. under built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is S.H. 165 SB over Chandler St. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 165 SB over Chandler St. under carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 165 SB over Chandler St. under?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 165 SB over Chandler St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.