Maintenance work to occur on 48th Ave NE Bridge between E. Rock Creek Road and E. Robinson Street

Cimarron Construction Company, a contractor for the City of Norman, will begin maintenance work on the 48th Ave NE Bridge located between E. Rock Creek Road and E. Robinson Street on 12/6/23. This work is expected to last for a duration of 20 days and will include closure to traffic during portions of the work. Alternate routes are advised and signage will be established to guide travelers during this construction.

Questions about the construction may be directed to 405.329.2524 or joseph.hill@normanok.gov.

 

History of the Project

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is tasked by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to perform Bridge Safety Inspections for all publicly owned structures greater than 20 feet in length. Inspections are performed at least once every two years to identify any critical findings, document the bridge condition and make repair recommendations if necessary. This project will utilize the findings from the inspections and perform necessary maintenance on the following locations:

  • NBI No. 30152 – 60th Ave NW – 0.4 miles N of Tecumseh Rd
  • NBI No. 20663 – W Robinson – 0.3 miles E of 60th Ave NW
  • NBI No. 20182 – Havenbrook St – 300’ E 36th Ave NW
  • NBI No. 19584 – Willow Branch Rd – 0.1 miles N of W Main St
  • NBI No. 24966 – Crestmont St – 150’ E of Merkle Dr
  • NBI No. 12203 – W Brooks St – 0.1 miles E of Berry Rd
  • NBI No. 28743 – E. Rock Creek Rd – 0.4 miles E of Porter Ave
  • NBI No. 25221 – E Constitution St – 0.2 miles W of US 77
  • NBI No. 25220 – E Constitution St – 0.3 miles W of US 77
  • NBI No. 22628 – Franklin Rd. (0.2 miles west of 72nd Ave. NE)
  • NBI No. 20794 – 48th Ave NE – 0.4 miles N of Franklin Rd
  • NBI No. 06203 – E Rock Creek Rd – 0.2 miles E of 48th Ave NE
  • NBI No. 26487 – 48th Ave NE – 0.3 miles E of Rock Creek Rd
  • NBI No. 07921 – E Robinson St – 0.3 miles E of 36th Ave NE
  • NBI No. 19288 – Franklin Rd – 0.1 miles W of 72nd Ave NE
  • NBI No. 20167 – 60th Ave SE – 0.4 miles S of SH9
  • NBI No. 20014 – 72nd Ave SE – 0.6 miles N of SH9
  • NBI No. 21945 – 84th Ave SE – 1 mile N of SH9

 

These bridge maintenance projects are not related to the recent voter-approved Bridge Maintenance Bond Program.  That program, which will begin in spring 2024, is much more extensive and involves full replacement or major rehabilitation of bridges.  Instead, these bridge maintenance projects fall in the category of “routine or preventative maintenance.” These bridges are not unsafe for vehicular traffic, but certain maintenance is needed to keep the bridge in good condition and to prolong the life of the bridge.  Some of the maintenance activities will include removal of debris in the stream channel, repair of guardrails, stream bank stabilization and pavement maintenance. This project involves various maintenance activities on bridges located throughout Norman. On 7/25/23 Norman City Council approved Contract K-2324-4 with Cimarron Construction Company to complete work on the above listed locations.

 

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