US Bridges

Lake Rd. over N. Canadian River

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI W of Shawnee · Structure no. 166350000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
541 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Rd. over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Rd. over N. Canadian River in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLake Rd.
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location2.0 MI W of Shawnee
RouteCity Street 5482
Coordinates35.33291, -96.9606
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Rd. over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Lake Rd. 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 Lake Rd. over N. Canadian River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Rd. over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Rd. over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.