STATE HWY 49
Carrying STATE HWY 49 over ANTELOPE FLAT DRAINAGE
HWY 49/WEST EXIT ROAD, Comanche, Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STATE HWY 49
The STATE HWY 49 bridge in Comanche, Oklahoma carries STATE HWY 49 over ANTELOPE FLAT DRAINAGE. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1945, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,250 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STATE HWY 49 compares
Live comparison across Oklahoma.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1939
- Last Reconstructed
- 1945
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.3 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000021670-00038
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STATE HWY 49 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare STATE HWY 49 against other structures in Comanche and across Oklahoma. Oklahoma bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STATE HWY 49?
STATE HWY 49 in Comanche, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STATE HWY 49 inspected?
STATE HWY 49's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE HWY 49 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STATE HWY 49?
STATE HWY 49 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STATE HWY 49?
STATE HWY 49 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
How old is STATE HWY 49 and does age affect safety?
STATE HWY 49 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1945.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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