State profile · Near national median SD

Oklahoma bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Oklahoma — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

22,733
Public bridges
38.2%
Good condition
7.5%
Poor condition
7.5%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

22,733

Public highway bridges in Oklahoma

Good Condition

38.2%

8,693 bridges rated 7-9

-11.8pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

7.5%

1,705 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

7.5%

1,705 bridges flagged for repair priority

0.5pp vs national avg 7.0%

Oklahoma vs national bridge condition

Oklahoma — Good condition share 38.2%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Oklahoma — Structurally deficient share 25.0%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Oklahoma vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Oklahoma on the same metric.

21

Kentucky

7.06% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,554

33

New Hampshire

7.08% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,542
Selected

40

Oklahoma

7.50% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$22,733

35

New Mexico

7.61% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$368

44

Rhode Island

7.69% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$78

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Oklahoma

Six lowest-condition bridges in Oklahoma, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

All Bridges in Oklahoma

NW 28TH ST.

Fair

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

AT UTAH AVE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1953 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 450

SHERWOOD LA.

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.1 MI W OF GRAND BLVD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1955 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 500

E1115 (SE 66TH)

Fair

Over: CREEK

.6E OF SANTA FE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1955 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 9,500

N BARNES AVE

Fair

Over: GOLF COURSE CREEK

1/2 BLK S OF NW 59 ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1956 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 900

N YOUNGS AVE.

Fair

Over: GOLF COURSE CREEK

1/2 BLK S OF NW 59 ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1956 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 800

ROFF AVE.

Fair

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

1/2 BLK S OF NW 30 ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1956 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 400

E1010 (WILSHIRE)

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.3E OF KELLY AVE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1957 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 3,800

E1087 (SW 25)

Fair

Over: CREEK

.1W INDEPENDENCE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1957 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 400

YOUNGS AVE

Fair

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

1/2 BLK S OF NW 44 ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1957 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 3,000

E1085 (SW 22)

Fair

Over: CREEK

.1W OF INDEPENDENCE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1958 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 300

E1010 (WILSHIRE)

Fair

Over: CREEK

WILSHIRE & BRYANT, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1978 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 700

E1118 (SE 69)

Fair

Over: CREEK

100' E SEARS TERR., Oklahoma, OK

Built 1959 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 1,000

DREXEL BLVD.

Fair

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

.2S OF NW 36 ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1959 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 1,500

N3100 (EASTERN)

Fair

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

0.9N OF N.E.50TH, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1959 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 6,400

N3100 (EASTERN AVE

Fair

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

.1S OF NE 63RD ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1959 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 6,400

S PORTLAND AVE.

Fair

Over: CREEK

SW29TH AND PORTLAND, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 10,800

N3055 (VILLA AVE)

Fair

Over: BROCK CREEK

1/2 BLK N SW 67, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 1,200

RENO AVE.

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.5 MI E OF COUNCIL RD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 11,200

NW 16TH ST.

Fair

Over: CREEK

.1W OF ROCKWELL, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 4,730

NW 27TH ST.

Fair

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

AT WARREN AVE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 600

RENO AVE. WB

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.6 MI E OF PORTLAND, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 15,700

RENO AVE. EB

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.7 MI E OF PORTLAND, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 17,300

NW 63RD ST.

Fair

Over: CREEK & OKC GOLF

.6E OF MAY AVE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 20,750

CARLTON WAY

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.2 MI W OF PENN, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 300

MAY AVE.

Fair

Over: CREEK

.2 MI N OF NW 122ND ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 12,300

KAVANAUGH

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.2 MI W OF PENN, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 300

D3126 MACKLEMAN DR

Fair

Over: CREEK

1/2 BLK S OF SE 52ND ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 300

SE 22ND ST.

Fair

Over: CROOKED OAK CREEK

0.5 MI E OF EASTERN, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 6,000

E1070 WB RENO AVE.

Fair

Over: CREEK

.4E OF ROCKWELL, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 9,400

QUAIL CREEK

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

.2E .3N OF PORTLAND/NW122, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1961 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 500

OAKHOLLOW

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

.6W .5S OF MAY/NW136TH, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1961 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 250

N3052 (S. MILLER)

Fair

Over: BROCK CREEK

1/2 BK N OF SW 67TH ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1962 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 800

E1086 (SW 24)

Fair

Over: CREEK

.1W OF INDEPENDECE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1962 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 200

E1096 (SW 39)

Fair

Over: TWIN CREEK

1/2 BLK E BROOKLINE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1962 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 800

E1097 (SW 40)

Fair

Over: TWIN CREEK

E OF BROOKLINE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1962 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 1,000

N3082 (WALNUT)

Fair

Over: CREEK

5 BLK S OF N 44 ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1963 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 1,200

NW 71st St.

Fair

Over: CREEK

E OF ROBINSON, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1964 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 300

PENNSYLVANIA AVE.

Fair

Over: CREEK

.9S OF N.W.136 ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1965 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 14,600

N3215(CHOCTAW RD)

Fair

Over: CREEK

.5S OF BRITTON RD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1965 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 100

S INDEPENDENCE AVE

Fair

Over: TWIN CREEK

1/2 BLK S OF SW 51, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1965 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 650

E1105 (SW 51)

Fair

Over: TWIN CREEK

SW 51ST @ LAND AVE., Oklahoma, OK

Built 1965 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 300

E1103 (SW 48)

Fair

Over: TWIN CREEK

EAST OF DREXEL, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1965 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 300

NW 102ND ST.

Fair

Over: CREEK

1/2 BLK W OF MCKINLEY AVE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1965 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 100

N3047 (LAND AVE)

Fair

Over: TWIN CREEK

.1S OF SW 50TH, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1965 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 300

NPENNSYLVANIA AVE.

Fair

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

.5S OF NW 50, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1935 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 19,600

N3100 (EASTERN)

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.1S OF NE 122ND, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1965 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 4,900

NW GRAND BLVD.

Fair

Over: CREEK

.1S OF NW 63, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1966 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 12,000

S DOUGLAS BLVD

Fair

Over: CREEK

.5S OF SE 29TH, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1967 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 20,000

S WESTERN AVENUE

Fair

Over: LIGHTNING CREEK

.8S OF SW 74, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1969 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 28,900

E1020 (NE 63RD ST)

Fair

Over: CREEK

.9E OF ANDERSON RD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1969 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 1,600

Showing 4,651-4,700 of 22,733 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.