E0520 over Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadMajor County, Oklahoma · .5S .9E of Fairview · Structure no. 073070000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0520 over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0520 over Sand Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0520 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0520 over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does E0520 over Sand Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E0520 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns E0520 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.