The SH-123 (Cherokee Avenue) over Caney River bridge was documented as eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under criterion C in 1993 as part of the Spans of Time study. The bridge was constructed in 1937 and is categorized as a mixed truss, containing a single span of a K-thru truss flanked by camelback pony trusses. The bridge contains attached walkways on either side of the structure that connect to sidewalks bordering Johnstone Park. The bridge construction was funded through Depression-era Emergency Relief Funds derived from the federal government and was part of a national system of U.S. Works Program grade and drainage crossing and bypass projects. The mixed truss bridge includes two Camelback pony trusses and one K-through truss bridge. In addition to its engineering significance, the structure also has an association with a federal-aid Works Program, and is also eligible for inclusion in the NRHP under criterion A.
The Bartlesville Water Company Dam, just below the bridge, is a reconstruction of the original water crossing constructed by Jacob Bartles in 1900. The dam was reconstructed in 1937, in association with the construction of the Caney River Bridge. While it is unlikely that the dam was constructed using Works Programs funds, the dam project was undoubtedly constructed in consideration of the design of the bridge. The dam is also eligible for inclusion in the NRHP.
Purpose and Need of Project
The purpose of the project is to provide a safe crossing and preserve transportation continuity over the Caney River. The need of the project is to address the current structural and functional deficiencies of the existing bridge and approach roadway. Currently, the deck, superstructure and substructure are rated poor. At 24 feet in width with separate sidewalks on both sides, the structure is narrow and is classified as functionally obsolete. In addition the overhead truss has a substandard vertical clearance of only 15 feet 6 inches. The structure does not meet current design recommendations, recommended to be 32 feet at minimum and 40 feet wide for the desirable width.
The Bartlesville Water Company Dam, just below the bridge, is a reconstruction of the original water crossing constructed by Jacob Bartles in 1900. The dam was reconstructed in 1937, in association with the construction of the Caney River Bridge. While it is unlikely that the dam was constructed using Works Programs funds, the dam project was undoubtedly constructed in consideration of the design of the bridge. The dam is also eligible for inclusion in the NRHP.
Purpose and Need of Project
The purpose of the project is to provide a safe crossing and preserve transportation continuity over the Caney River. The need of the project is to address the current structural and functional deficiencies of the existing bridge and approach roadway. Currently, the deck, superstructure and substructure are rated poor. At 24 feet in width with separate sidewalks on both sides, the structure is narrow and is classified as functionally obsolete. In addition the overhead truss has a substandard vertical clearance of only 15 feet 6 inches. The structure does not meet current design recommendations, recommended to be 32 feet at minimum and 40 feet wide for the desirable width.
Design AnalysisThis document presents the analyses of alternatives that keep the historic bridge in place.
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Preliminary Engineering
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Public MeetingA public meeting was held on May 10, 2016 at the Bartlesville Community Center. Click below to access the public involvement meeting materials and the presentation.
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2nd PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting was held on December 20, 2018 at the Bartlesville Community Center. Click below to access the public involvement presentation.
Materials: https://www.ok.gov/odot/Programs_and_Projects/Public_Meetings_and_Hearings/20181220.html
Meeting video: https://vimeo.com/342778518/fa024c79ad
A public meeting was held on December 20, 2018 at the Bartlesville Community Center. Click below to access the public involvement presentation.
Materials: https://www.ok.gov/odot/Programs_and_Projects/Public_Meetings_and_Hearings/20181220.html
Meeting video: https://vimeo.com/342778518/fa024c79ad