US Bridges

W Wilshire Blvd. over Bluff Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4E of N Council RD · Structure no. 097930000000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Wilshire Blvd. over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Wilshire Blvd. over Bluff Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 84 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,720 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Wilshire Blvd.
CrossesBluff Creek
Location.4E of N Council RD
RouteCity Street 9600
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.55089, -97.64698
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic10,720 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Wilshire Blvd. over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is W Wilshire Blvd. over Bluff Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Wilshire Blvd. over Bluff Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Wilshire Blvd. over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns W Wilshire Blvd. over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.