US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Caney River

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 6.5 MI S JCT US 60 · Structure no. 213540000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Caney River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 over Caney River in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,520 by 2042. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesCaney River
Location6.5 MI S JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates36.64056, -95.93566
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic11,520 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Caney River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over Caney River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Caney River?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Caney River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.