US Bridges

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

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · US81 & SH7 JCT · Structure no. 257050000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 7 WB over U.S. 81 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 7 WB over U.S. 81 under in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7 WB
CrossesU.S. 81 under
LocationUS81 & SH7 JCT
RouteState Highway 7
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.49131, -97.96855
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 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 width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2022)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 WB 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 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.