US Bridges

N3070 (western Ave over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .2S of NW 63 · Structure no. 195820000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,375
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3070 (western Ave over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N3070 (western Ave over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN3070 (western Ave
CrossesCreek
Location.2S of NW 63
RouteCity Street N3070
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53447, -97.52987
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,375 (2022)
Projected traffic16,600 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$692,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3070 (western Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3070 (western 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N3070 (western Ave over Creek carry?

About 10,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N3070 (western Ave over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns N3070 (western Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.