US Bridges

E0060 over Chikaskia River

Good

Kay County, Oklahoma · .2N 2.2W of Braman · Structure no. 220850000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0060 over Chikaskia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0060 over Chikaskia River in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE0060
CrossesChikaskia River
Location.2N 2.2W of Braman
RouteCounty Highway E0060
Coordinates36.92705, -97.37786
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (102.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$975,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0060 over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0060 over Chikaskia 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does E0060 over Chikaskia River carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0060 over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E0060 over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.