US Bridges

N2005 (washington) over Elk Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · Wash. & .2 N. of Cntry Cl · Structure no. 192070000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2005 (washington) over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2005 (washington) over Elk Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN2005 (washington)
CrossesElk Creek
LocationWash. & .2 N. of Cntry Cl
RouteCity Street N2005
Coordinates35.42374, -99.40852
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$511,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2005 (washington) over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2005 (washington) over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does N2005 (washington) over Elk Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2005 (washington) over Elk Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N2005 (washington) over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.