US Bridges

U.S. 77 SB over NW 78th St. under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.5N of I-44 · Structure no. 262200000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 SB over NW 78th St. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 77 SB over NW 78th St. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 48,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,960 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 77 SB
CrossesNW 78th St. under
Location1.5N of I-44
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates35.5509, -97.51413
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,100 (2022)
Projected traffic76,960 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 77 SB over NW 78th St. under built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 77 SB over NW 78th St. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 77 SB over NW 78th St. under carry?

About 48,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 SB over NW 78th St. under?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 77 SB over NW 78th St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.