US Bridges

Cherokee Tp over Co. Rd. N4520 under

Good

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 3.00 MI E of C/L · Structure no. 228520000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cherokee Tp over Co. Rd. N4520 under is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee Tp over Co. Rd. N4520 under in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesCherokee Tp
CrossesCo. Rd. N4520 under
Location3.00 MI E of C/L
Coordinates36.21544, -94.95832
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee Tp over Co. Rd. N4520 under built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee Tp over Co. Rd. N4520 under 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cherokee Tp over Co. Rd. N4520 under carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee Tp over Co. Rd. N4520 under?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee Tp over Co. Rd. N4520 under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.