US Bridges

S.H. 266 over Verdigris River Oflow

Good

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 5.9 MI E Tulsa C/L · Structure no. 181120000000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 266 over Verdigris River Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 266 over Verdigris River Oflow in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 54 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,240 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 266
CrossesVerdigris River Oflow
Location5.9 MI E Tulsa C/L
RouteState Highway 266
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.2494, -95.72774
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 266 over Verdigris River Oflow built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is S.H. 266 over Verdigris River Oflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 266 over Verdigris River Oflow carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 266 over Verdigris River Oflow?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 266 over Verdigris River Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.