N2960 over Bitter Creek
PoorPosted for loadGarfield County, Oklahoma · 3.4W .7N of Douglas · Structure no. 139420000000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N2960 over Bitter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2960 over Bitter Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N2960 over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is N2960 over Bitter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does N2960 over Bitter Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N2960 over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns N2960 over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.