US Bridges

NW 63rd St. over Bluff Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1W of N Council RD · Structure no. 102800000000000

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 63rd St. over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 63rd St. over Bluff Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 80 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 63rd St.
CrossesBluff Creek
Location.1W of N Council RD
RouteCity Street E1020
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53688, -97.65559
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 NW 63rd St. over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is NW 63rd St. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NW 63rd St. over Bluff Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 63rd St. over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NW 63rd St. over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.