US Bridges

S.H. 266 over Verdigris River

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI E Tulsa C/L · Structure no. 181400000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
522 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 266 over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 266 over Verdigris River in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,240 by 2042. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 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
Location5.6 MI E Tulsa C/L
RouteState Highway 266
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.24946, -95.73491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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
CrossesWaterway
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$5.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is S.H. 266 over Verdigris 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 June 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 266 over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.