US Bridges

S Eastern Ave. over N. Canadian River

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1 MI S of Reno/Eastern · Structure no. 261280000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
802 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Eastern Ave. over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Eastern Ave. over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,240 by 2042. The structure is 802 ft (244.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Eastern Ave.
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location.1 MI S of Reno/Eastern
RouteCity Street N3100
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46234, -97.47691
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length802 ft (244.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic18,240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Eastern Ave. over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Eastern Ave. 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 S Eastern Ave. over N. Canadian River carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Eastern Ave. over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 802 ft (244.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns S Eastern Ave. over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.