Meridian Ave. over N. Canadian River
FairOklahoma County, Oklahoma · .7S of I-40 & Meridian Av · Structure no. 195060000000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 598 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Ave. over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Ave. over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2042. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian Ave. over N. Canadian River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian Ave. 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 Meridian Ave. over N. Canadian River carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Ave. over N. Canadian River?
The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Ave. over N. Canadian River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.