US Bridges

S.H. 51/COWETA Int over Muskogee Tp under

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 3.7 MI E SH72 · Structure no. 257970000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51/COWETA Int over Muskogee Tp under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51/COWETA Int over Muskogee Tp under in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,120 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51/COWETA Int
CrossesMuskogee Tp under
Location3.7 MI E SH72
RouteState Highway 51
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.95171, -95.58947
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51/COWETA Int over Muskogee Tp under built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51/COWETA Int over Muskogee Tp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 51/COWETA Int over Muskogee Tp under carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51/COWETA Int over Muskogee Tp under?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51/COWETA Int over Muskogee Tp under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.