US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Salt Fork Arkansas River

Good

Grant County, Oklahoma · 1 E JCT U.S. 81 · Structure no. 301710000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,301 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Salt Fork Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over Salt Fork Arkansas River in Grant 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 1,301 ft (396.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesSalt Fork Arkansas River
Location1 E JCT U.S. 81
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.66944, -97.78972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,301 ft (396.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 U.S. 60 over Salt Fork Arkansas River built?

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

What condition is U.S. 60 over Salt Fork Arkansas River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over Salt Fork Arkansas River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over Salt Fork Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,301 ft (396.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Salt Fork Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.