US Bridges

Independence Ave. over N. Canadian River Trib.

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · .4 E of Bryan ST · Structure no. 306200000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Ave. over N. Canadian River Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Independence Ave. over N. Canadian River Trib. in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence Ave.
CrossesN. Canadian River Trib.
Location.4 E of Bryan ST
RouteCity Street E1150
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.34711, -96.88786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence Ave. over N. Canadian River Trib. built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Ave. over N. Canadian River Trib. 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 Independence Ave. over N. Canadian River Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Independence Ave. over N. Canadian River Trib.?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Ave. over N. Canadian River Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.