Shields Blvd. over St. River/Bnsf R.R. Und
PoorOklahoma County, Oklahoma · .9 MI N of SW29/SHIELDS · Structure no. 198400000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,393 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shields Blvd. over St. River/Bnsf R.R. Und is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shields Blvd. over St. River/Bnsf R.R. Und 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 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,400 by 2042. The structure is 2,393 ft (729.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shields Blvd. over St. River/Bnsf R.R. Und built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields Blvd. over St. River/Bnsf R.R. Und 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 Shields Blvd. over St. River/Bnsf R.R. Und carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shields Blvd. over St. River/Bnsf R.R. Und?
The structure is 2,393 ft (729.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns Shields Blvd. over St. River/Bnsf R.R. Und?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.