US Bridges

N3120 over Salt Fork Arkansas River

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 5.5W 3.4S of I-35/US60 · Structure no. 192700000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
503 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3120 over Salt Fork Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3120 over Salt Fork Arkansas River in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2042. The structure is 503 ft (153.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesN3120
CrossesSalt Fork Arkansas River
Location5.5W 3.4S of I-35/US60
RouteCounty Highway N3120
Coordinates36.64757, -97.44442
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length503 ft (153.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic141 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3120 over Salt Fork Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3120 over Salt Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N3120 over Salt Fork Arkansas River carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3120 over Salt Fork Arkansas River?

The structure is 503 ft (153.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N3120 over Salt Fork Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.