US Bridges

NE 63rd St. over N. Canadian River

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI W of N Douglas Bl · Structure no. 249720000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
604 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 63rd St. over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 63rd St. over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2042. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 63rd St.
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location0.3 MI W of N Douglas Bl
RouteCity Street E1020
Coordinates35.53657, -97.37551
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length604 ft (184.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 63rd St. over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 63rd St. 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 2023.

How much traffic does NE 63rd St. over N. Canadian River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 63rd St. over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns NE 63rd St. over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.