Oklahoma Transportation
By ODOT August 01, 2022
The results are in and Oklahoma’s state bridges continue to shine in a national ranking for good bridge conditions. Bridge reconstruction projects and repairs made in 2021 helped move Oklahoma up to No. 5 in the nation for the first time. Oklahoma moved ahead of Texas to claim the No.5 ranking for 2021 after coming in at No. 7 in 2020 among states with the lowest percentages of structurally deficient bridges on the highway system, according to the most recent inspection data from the Federal Highway Administration analyzed by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. “Strengthening these connections to communities and ensuring highway safety and reliability are critical components in building Oklahoma’s prosperity. Continuing to improve bridge and highway conditions shows the commitment we’ve made to today’s transportation infrastructure needs while also ensuring a strong system for the future,” said Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. “I’m thankful for the diligent work by our engineers and for the leadership of Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz, who together have kept Oklahoma on this path to the Top Ten.” Oklahoma first broke into the Top Ten national bridge ranking in 2019 after nearly two decades of focused planning and effort as well as significant support from the Oklahoma Legislature to reverse the state’s 49th place in the nation for bridge conditions in 2004. At that time, 1,168 of the 6,800 state highway bridges, or 17 percent, of the structures maintained by ODOT were rated structurally deficient or poor condition.
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