US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Verdigris River Oflow

Good

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 7.0 MI E JCT SH-72 · Structure no. 228530000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Verdigris River Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over Verdigris River Oflow in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,080 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesVerdigris River Oflow
Location7.0 MI E JCT SH-72
RouteState Highway 51
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.9521, -95.52975
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2022)
Projected traffic8,080 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Verdigris River Oflow built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Verdigris River Oflow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 51 over Verdigris River Oflow carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Verdigris River Oflow?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over Verdigris River Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.