US Bridges

E0420 (chestnut) over Skeleton Creek

Good

Garfield County, Oklahoma · .1E of South 42nd · Structure no. 301170000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0420 (chestnut) over Skeleton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0420 (chestnut) over Skeleton Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE0420 (chestnut)
CrossesSkeleton Creek
Location.1E of South 42nd
RouteCity Street E0420
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.40528, -97.81778
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0420 (chestnut) over Skeleton Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0420 (chestnut) over Skeleton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E0420 (chestnut) over Skeleton Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0420 (chestnut) over Skeleton Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E0420 (chestnut) over Skeleton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.