US Bridges

E0090 over Arkansas River

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 5.9E of Newkirk · Structure no. 166410000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
900 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0090 over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0090 over Arkansas River in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 645 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,032 by 2042. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesE0090
CrossesArkansas River
Location5.9E of Newkirk
RouteCounty Highway E0090
CountyKay County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.88279, -96.94831
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2022)
Projected traffic1,032 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0090 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0090 over Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does E0090 over Arkansas River carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0090 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E0090 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.