GORDON COOPER PKWY
Carrying GORDON COOPER PKWY over N. CANADIAN RIVER
1.2 MI S OF SHAWNEE, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GORDON COOPER PKWY
The GORDON COOPER PKWY bridge in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma carries GORDON COOPER PKWY over N. CANADIAN RIVER. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 13 sections, stretching 275.2 meters (903 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,465 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GORDON COOPER PKWY 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
- 1941
- Last Reconstructed
- 2012
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 13
- Structure Length
- 275.2 m (903 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,465 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 098310000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GORDON COOPER PKWY 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 GORDON COOPER PKWY against other structures in Pottawatomie and across Oklahoma. Oklahoma bridges
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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 GORDON COOPER PKWY?
GORDON COOPER PKWY in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GORDON COOPER PKWY inspected?
GORDON COOPER PKWY'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 5,465 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GORDON COOPER PKWY 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 GORDON COOPER PKWY?
GORDON COOPER PKWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GORDON COOPER PKWY?
GORDON COOPER PKWY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is GORDON COOPER PKWY and does age affect safety?
GORDON COOPER PKWY was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.
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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