US Bridges

S.H. 125 over Neosho River

Fair

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 9.4 MI N US60 · Structure no. 170460000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
823 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 125 over Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 125 over Neosho River in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,520 by 2042. The structure is 823 ft (250.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 125
CrossesNeosho River
Location9.4 MI N US60
RouteState Highway 125
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.86365, -94.88115
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length823 ft (250.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic11,520 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 125 over Neosho River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 125 over Neosho 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 125 over Neosho River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 125 over Neosho River?

The structure is 823 ft (250.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 125 over Neosho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.