US Bridges

Council Rd. over N. Canadian River

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI S of Reno · Structure no. 191050000000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
603 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,620
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Council Rd. over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Council Rd. over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 50 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,992 by 2042. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCouncil Rd.
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location0.6 MI S of Reno
RouteCity Street N3000
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45542, -97.65422
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length603 ft (183.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,620 (2022)
Projected traffic24,992 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Council Rd. over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Council Rd. over N. Canadian River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Council Rd. over N. Canadian River carry?

About 15,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Council Rd. over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Council Rd. over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.