FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S.H. 66

Carrying S.H. 66 over SLWC R.R. UNDER

SH 66; 0.9 MI E JCT SH 18, Lincoln, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S.H. 66

The S.H. 66 bridge in Lincoln, Oklahoma carries S.H. 66 over SLWC R.R. UNDER. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1956, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.8 meters (111 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S.H. 66 compares

▲ 14.8
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Oklahoma bridges
448
Bridges in Lincoln · 60 in Poor condition
S.H. 66 47.2 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
47.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1926
Last Reconstructed
1956
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
33.8 m (111 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
017510000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

S.H. 66 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare S.H. 66 against other structures in Lincoln 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 S.H. 66?

S.H. 66 in Lincoln, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S.H. 66 inspected?

S.H. 66'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 7,800 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S.H. 66 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S.H. 66?

S.H. 66 has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S.H. 66?

S.H. 66 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S.H. 66 and does age affect safety?

S.H. 66 was built in 1926, making it 100 years old and last reconstructed in 1956.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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