US Bridges

Midwest Blvd over Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.3S of NE 63rd ST · Structure no. 169530000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midwest Blvd over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midwest Blvd over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMidwest Blvd
CrossesCreek
Location1.3S of NE 63rd ST
RouteCity Street N3150
Coordinates35.51808, -97.38865
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midwest Blvd over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midwest Blvd over Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Midwest Blvd over Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Midwest Blvd over Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Midwest Blvd over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.