US Bridges

Gordon Cooper Pkwy over N. Canadian River

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI S of Shawnee · Structure no. 208650000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordon Cooper Pkwy over N. Canadian River in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 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 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGordon Cooper Pkwy
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location1.2 MI S of Shawnee
RouteCity Street 5443
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.31444, -96.92552
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length903 ft (275.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,465 (2022)
Projected traffic8,744 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Cooper Pkwy over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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 37 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Cooper Pkwy over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.