US Bridges

NE 36th St. over N. Canadian River

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · Sooner Road on NE 36 · Structure no. 170430000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
804 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 36th St. over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 36th St. over N. Canadian River 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2042. The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 36th St.
CrossesN. Canadian River
LocationSooner Road on NE 36
RouteCity Street E1040
Coordinates35.50772, -97.42456
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length804 ft (245.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 36th St. over N. Canadian River built?

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

What condition is NE 36th St. 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 NE 36th St. over N. Canadian River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 36th St. over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns NE 36th St. over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.