US Bridges

S.H. 16 over Verdigris River

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 1.9 MI N Muskogee CO · Structure no. 179620000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
920 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 16 over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 16 over Verdigris River in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 16
CrossesVerdigris River
Location1.9 MI N Muskogee CO
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.83839, -95.32447
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length920 ft (280.4 m)
Longest span343 ft (104.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 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 SystemNo

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$15.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 16 over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 16 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 16 over Verdigris River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 16 over Verdigris River?

The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long with a longest span of 343 ft (104.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 16 over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.