US Bridges

E0188 (comanche Av over Caney River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Oklahoma · Comanche Ave · Structure no. 013520000000000

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
317 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0188 (comanche Av over Caney River is a concrete arch - deck carrying E0188 (comanche Av over Caney River in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE0188 (comanche Av
CrossesCaney River
LocationComanche Ave
RouteCity Street E0188
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.74578, -95.96133
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$918,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0188 (comanche Av over Caney River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0188 (comanche Av over Caney 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does E0188 (comanche Av over Caney River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0188 (comanche Av over Caney River?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E0188 (comanche Av over Caney River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.