US Bridges

Western Ave. over N. Canadian River

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .6 S of Reno/Western · Structure no. 192780000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,102 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave. over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Ave. over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4 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.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2042. The structure is 1,102 ft (335.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWestern Ave.
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location.6 S of Reno/Western
RouteCity Street 9341
Coordinates35.45445, -97.53019
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,102 ft (335.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Ave. over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Ave. over N. Canadian River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Western Ave. over N. Canadian River carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Western Ave. over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 1,102 ft (335.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Western Ave. over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.