US Bridges

Western Ave. over Deep Fork Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4N of NW 50 · Structure no. 094740000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,375
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave. over Deep Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Ave. over Deep Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 85 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 10,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWestern Ave.
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location.4N of NW 50
RouteCity Street N3070
Coordinates35.52784, -97.5299
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,375 (2022)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Western Ave. over Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Western Ave. over Deep Fork Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Western Ave. over Deep Fork Creek carry?

About 10,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Western Ave. over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Western Ave. over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.