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Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
7.5% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
22,926
Poor Condition
1,719(7.5%)
Avg Bridge Age
49 yrs
Trend
Improving
| Metric | Oklahoma | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 7.5% | 6.7% | Improving |
| vs. National Average | +0.8 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 8,747(38.2%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
22,926
Poor Condition
1,719(7.5%)
Average Age
49 yrs
Daily Crossings
73.3M
Good or Better
8,747(38.2%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-44 EB | Oklahoma County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 140,700 |
| I-44 WB | Oklahoma County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 125,600 |
| U.S. 169 | Tulsa County | 7 | 7 | 5 | 123,200 |
| NW EXPWY(OLD SH3A) | Oklahoma County | 7 | 6 | 5 | 114,400 |
| I-44 EB | Oklahoma County | 5 | 6 | 5 | 93,600 |
| U.S. 64 / S.H. 51 | Tulsa County | 6 | 6 | 5 | 83,900 |
| U.S. 64 / S.H. 51 | Tulsa County | 7 | 6 | 5 | 83,900 |
| I-44 SB | Oklahoma County | 6 | 7 | 5 | 76,500 |
| I-44 NB | Oklahoma County | 6 | 6 | 5 | 76,500 |
| I-44 | Oklahoma County | 5 | 6 | 7 | 76,100 |
| I-40 E & W BOUND | Oklahoma County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 74,800 |
| I-35 | Oklahoma County | 6 | 6 | 5 | 73,300 |
| I-244 | Tulsa County | 7 | 5 | 5 | 70,600 |
| I-44 SB | Oklahoma County | 5 | 6 | 5 | 70,350 |
| I-44 NB | Oklahoma County | 5 | 5 | 5 | 70,350 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
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States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.