US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .9S of N.W.136 ST · Structure no. 162190000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pennsylvania Ave. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 60 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 6 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,360 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location.9S of N.W.136 ST
RouteCity Street N3060
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.59688, -97.54959
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2022)
Projected traffic23,360 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Pennsylvania Ave. over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Pennsylvania 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave. over Creek carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.