US Bridges

E1120 (20 St.) over West Elk Creek

Fair

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 20th & Randale · Structure no. 200250000000000

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1120 (20 St.) over West Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1120 (20 St.) over West Elk Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1120 (20 St.)
CrossesWest Elk Creek
Location20th & Randale
RouteCity Street E1120
Coordinates35.3928, -99.41405
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1120 (20 St.) over West Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is E1120 (20 St.) over West Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does E1120 (20 St.) over West Elk Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1120 (20 St.) over West Elk Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns E1120 (20 St.) over West Elk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.