US Bridges

NW 150th St. over Bluff Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI E of Macarthur · Structure no. 235880000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 150th St. over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 150th St. over Bluff Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 150th St.
CrossesBluff Creek
Location1.2 MI E of Macarthur
RouteCity Street E0960
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.62359, -97.60016
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$514,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 150th St. over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 150th St. over Bluff Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NW 150th St. over Bluff Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 150th St. over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns NW 150th St. over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.