US Bridges

Access Rd. Lock 17 over Chouteau L&d Verdigris R

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 7 Mi. S. of Wagoner Ok. · Structure no. CEPSWTOKCHOUTEA

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Rd. Lock 17 over Chouteau L&d Verdigris R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Rd. Lock 17 over Chouteau L&d Verdigris R in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 440 ft (134.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAccess Rd. Lock 17
CrossesChouteau L&d Verdigris R
Location7 Mi. S. of Wagoner Ok.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.87373, -95.38852
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length440 ft (134.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$463,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Rd. Lock 17 over Chouteau L&d Verdigris R built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Rd. Lock 17 over Chouteau L&d Verdigris R 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Access Rd. Lock 17 over Chouteau L&d Verdigris R carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Access Rd. Lock 17 over Chouteau L&d Verdigris R?

The structure is 440 ft (134.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Access Rd. Lock 17 over Chouteau L&d Verdigris R?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).