US Bridges

W.B. Memorial Rd. over S.H. 74 under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 7.1 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 228590000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.B. Memorial Rd. over S.H. 74 under is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W.B. Memorial Rd. over S.H. 74 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW.B. Memorial Rd.
CrossesS.H. 74 under
Location7.1 MI N I-44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.60997, -97.5848
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W.B. Memorial Rd. over S.H. 74 under built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.B. Memorial Rd. over S.H. 74 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does W.B. Memorial Rd. over S.H. 74 under carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W.B. Memorial Rd. over S.H. 74 under?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns W.B. Memorial Rd. over S.H. 74 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.