US Bridges

S.H. 3W/U.S. 177 over South Canadian River

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · Pott-Pontotoc C/L · Structure no. 295300000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,452 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3W/U.S. 177 over South Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3W/U.S. 177 over South Canadian River in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2042. The structure is 1,452 ft (442.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3W/U.S. 177
CrossesSouth Canadian River
LocationPott-Pontotoc C/L
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.9625, -96.93
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,452 ft (442.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3W/U.S. 177 over South Canadian River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3W/U.S. 177 over South Canadian River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 3W/U.S. 177 over South Canadian River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3W/U.S. 177 over South Canadian River?

The structure is 1,452 ft (442.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3W/U.S. 177 over South Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.