US Bridges

W Memorial RD WB over Bluff Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .8E of Macarthur Blvd · Structure no. 178710000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Memorial RD WB over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Memorial RD WB over Bluff Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Memorial RD WB
CrossesBluff Creek
Location.8E of Macarthur Blvd
RouteCity Street E0969
Coordinates35.61017, -97.60575
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$914,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Memorial RD WB over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Memorial RD WB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Memorial RD WB over Bluff Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Memorial RD WB over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W Memorial RD WB over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.