US Bridges

N3060 (penn Ave.) over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · Penn Ave & SW 29 St. · Structure no. 119920000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3060 (penn Ave.) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3060 (penn Ave.) over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,400 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN3060 (penn Ave.)
CrossesCreek
LocationPenn Ave & SW 29 St.
RouteCity Street N3060
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.43498, -97.5484
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,400 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3060 (penn Ave.) over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is N3060 (penn 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N3060 (penn Ave.) over Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N3060 (penn Ave.) over Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns N3060 (penn Ave.) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.