US Bridges

N3020 over Black Bear Creek

Good

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 2W 1.3S of US64/SH74 · Structure no. 249590000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3020 over Black Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3020 over Black Bear Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3020
CrossesBlack Bear Creek
Location2W 1.3S of US64/SH74
RouteCounty Highway N3020
Coordinates36.37903, -97.62213
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$584,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3020 over Black Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3020 over Black Bear 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 N3020 over Black Bear Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3020 over Black Bear Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N3020 over Black Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.