US Bridges

D3910 over Caney River

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 6.0 MI NW of Dewey · Structure no. 045850000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3910 over Caney River is a steel truss - thru carrying D3910 over Caney River in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesD3910
CrossesCaney River
Location6.0 MI NW of Dewey
RouteCounty Highway D3910
Coordinates36.88268, -96.0241
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.3 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$367,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D3910 over Caney River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is D3910 over Caney River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does D3910 over Caney River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D3910 over Caney River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns D3910 over Caney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.