US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd. over N. Canadian River

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI South of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 187890000000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd. over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur Blvd. over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 51 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2042. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMacarthur Blvd.
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location0.9 MI South of JCT I-40
RouteCity Street 9241
Coordinates35.44922, -97.61887
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2022)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macarthur Blvd. over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd. 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 Macarthur Blvd. over N. Canadian River carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd. over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd. over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.