FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E0453

Carrying E0453 over PAWNEE LAKE

S END OF PAWNEE LAKE, Pawnee, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E0453

The E0453 bridge in Pawnee, Oklahoma carries E0453 over PAWNEE LAKE. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.5 metric tons.

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

How E0453 compares

▼ 9.9
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Oklahoma bridges
171
Bridges in Pawnee · 32 in Poor condition
E0453 22.5 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.9
Serviceability /30
16.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
45.7 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
124480000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E0453 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 E0453 against other structures in Pawnee 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 E0453?

E0453 in Pawnee, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E0453 inspected?

E0453'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E0453 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 E0453?

E0453 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E0453?

E0453 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is E0453 and does age affect safety?

E0453 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

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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