US Bridges

U.S. 54 E.B. over Beaver River

Fair

Texas County, Oklahoma · 5.9 MI NE JCT SH 3 · Structure no. 244130000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,021 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 54 E.B. over Beaver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 54 E.B. over Beaver River in Texas County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,021 ft (311.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 54 E.B.
CrossesBeaver River
Location5.9 MI NE JCT SH 3
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyTexas County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.73108, -101.39879
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,021 ft (311.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 54 E.B. over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 54 E.B. over Beaver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 54 E.B. over Beaver River carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 54 E.B. over Beaver River?

The structure is 1,021 ft (311.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 54 E.B. over Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.