Meridian Ave. over Deer Creek
PoorOklahoma County, Oklahoma · .8S of NW 206/MERIDIAN · Structure no. 205140000000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Ave. over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Ave. over Deer Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 34 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian Ave. over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian Ave. over Deer Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Meridian Ave. over Deer Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Ave. over Deer Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Ave. over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.