US Bridges

North St. over S.H. 165 under

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI S JCT US 62 · Structure no. 175180000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North St. over S.H. 165 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North St. over S.H. 165 under in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, 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 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth St.
CrossesS.H. 165 under
Location0.5 MI S JCT US 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.76358, -95.31028
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$4.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North St. over S.H. 165 under built?

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

What condition is North St. over S.H. 165 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 North St. over S.H. 165 under carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North St. over S.H. 165 under?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North St. over S.H. 165 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.