US Bridges

OK-SH88 over Spillway to Verdigris R

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 7.1 MI N JCT SH20 · Structure no. 16639

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
626 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

OK-SH88 over Spillway to Verdigris R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying OK-SH88 over Spillway to Verdigris R in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, 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.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2044. The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesOK-SH88
CrossesSpillway to Verdigris R
Location7.1 MI N JCT SH20
RouteState Highway 88
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.40833, -95.64417
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length626 ft (190.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,920 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$228,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was OK-SH88 over Spillway to Verdigris R built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is OK-SH88 over Spillway to Verdigris R 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 OK-SH88 over Spillway to Verdigris R carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is OK-SH88 over Spillway to Verdigris R?

The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns OK-SH88 over Spillway to Verdigris R?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil) and maintained by the State Highway Agency.