Dam Rd. over Shawnee Lake Spillway
PoorPosted for loadPottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 2. N 2.9 W Bethel Acre · Structure no. 151920000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 324 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dam Rd. over Shawnee Lake Spillway is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dam Rd. over Shawnee Lake Spillway in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dam Rd. over Shawnee Lake Spillway built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dam Rd. over Shawnee Lake Spillway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Dam Rd. over Shawnee Lake Spillway carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dam Rd. over Shawnee Lake Spillway?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dam Rd. over Shawnee Lake Spillway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.