US Bridges

NE 4th St. over N. Canadian River

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI E of Bryant/Ne 4 · Structure no. 135330000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
760 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 4th St. over N. Canadian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 4th St. over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 70 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 4th St.
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location0.1 MI E of Bryant/Ne 4
RouteCity Street E1065
Coordinates35.47135, -97.45693
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 4th St. over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is NE 4th St. over N. Canadian River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does NE 4th St. over N. Canadian River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 4th St. over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NE 4th St. over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.