Gordon Cooper Pkwy over N. Canadian River
FairPosted for loadPottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI S of Shawnee · Structure no. 098310000000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 903 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,465
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gordon Cooper Pkwy over N. Canadian River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordon Cooper Pkwy over N. Canadian River in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,744 by 2042. The structure is 903 ft (275.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gordon Cooper Pkwy over N. Canadian River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Gordon Cooper Pkwy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Gordon Cooper Pkwy over N. Canadian River carry?
About 5,465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gordon Cooper Pkwy over N. Canadian River?
The structure is 903 ft (275.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Gordon Cooper Pkwy over N. Canadian River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.