US Bridges

Npennsylvania Ave. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .6S of NW 63 · Structure no. 119900000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Npennsylvania Ave. over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Npennsylvania Ave. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNpennsylvania Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location.6S of NW 63
RouteCity Street N3060
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52868, -97.54753
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2022)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$647,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Npennsylvania Ave. over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Npennsylvania Ave. over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Npennsylvania Ave. over Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Npennsylvania Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Npennsylvania Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.