US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave. over N. Canadian River

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4 S of Reno/Penn · Structure no. 142060000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
762 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
11,765
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave. over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave. over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 11,765 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,824 by 2042. The structure is 762 ft (232.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Ave.
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location.4 S of Reno/Penn
RouteCity Street 9321
Coordinates35.46104, -97.54797
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length762 ft (232.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,765 (2022)
Projected traffic18,824 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave. over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave. over N. Canadian River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave. over N. Canadian River carry?

About 11,765 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave. over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 762 ft (232.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave. over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.