US Bridges

S.H. 51 WB over Verdigris River

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 9.2 MI E JCT SH-72 · Structure no. 258220000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
805 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 WB over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 WB over Verdigris River in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,080 by 2042. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51 WB
CrossesVerdigris River
Location9.2 MI E JCT SH-72
RouteState Highway 51
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.95542, -95.49604
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length805 ft (245.4 m)
Longest span234 ft (71.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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$9.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 WB 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. 51 WB over Verdigris River carry?

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

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

The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.