US Bridges

S.H. 7 EB over U.S. 81 under

Good

Stephens County, Oklahoma · US81 & SH7 JCT · Structure no. 184940000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 7 EB over U.S. 81 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 7 EB over U.S. 81 under in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,080 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7 EB
CrossesU.S. 81 under
LocationUS81 & SH7 JCT
RouteState Highway 7
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.49089, -97.96899
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2022)
Projected traffic8,080 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 7 EB over U.S. 81 under built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 7 EB over U.S. 81 under 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 7 EB over U.S. 81 under carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 EB over U.S. 81 under?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 7 EB over U.S. 81 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.