US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Beaver River

Fair

Woodward County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI S Harper CO · Structure no. 242130000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,243 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Beaver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over Beaver River in Woodward County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 1,243 ft (378.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesBeaver River
Location0.1 MI S Harper CO
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyWoodward County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.58793, -99.59042
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,243 ft (378.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 183 over Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 183 over Beaver River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 over Beaver River?

The structure is 1,243 ft (378.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.