Old U.S. 169 over Caney River
PoorPosted for loadTulsa County, Oklahoma · Old US 169 2.2 MI N SH 20 · Structure no. 032380000000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 545 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old U.S. 169 over Caney River is a steel truss - thru carrying Old U.S. 169 over Caney River in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old U.S. 169 over Caney River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old U.S. 169 over Caney River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Old U.S. 169 over Caney River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Old U.S. 169 over Caney River?
The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old U.S. 169 over Caney River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.