US Bridges

NE Britton Rd. over N. Canadian River

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI E of N Midwest Bl · Structure no. 198340000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
800 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Britton Rd. over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Britton Rd. over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2042. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNE Britton Rd.
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location1.2 MI E of N Midwest Bl
RouteCounty Highway E1000
Coordinates35.56458, -97.36834
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Britton Rd. over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Britton Rd. 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 NE Britton Rd. over N. Canadian River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NE Britton Rd. over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns NE Britton Rd. over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.