US Bridges

Waterloo Rd. over BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.7E Kelly on Waterloo · Structure no. 253330000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterloo Rd. over BNSF R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterloo Rd. over BNSF R.R. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterloo Rd.
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location0.7E Kelly on Waterloo
RouteCity Street 9840
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.72534, -97.48394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$717,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterloo Rd. over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterloo Rd. over BNSF R.R. under 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Waterloo Rd. over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waterloo Rd. over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Waterloo Rd. over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.