US Bridges

NW 220th St. over Chisholm Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .3 Mi. East of Western · Structure no. 197920000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 220th St. over Chisholm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 220th St. over Chisholm Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 220th St.
CrossesChisholm Creek
Location.3 Mi. East of Western
RouteCity Street 5544
Coordinates35.69643, -97.5277
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$618,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 220th St. over Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 220th St. over Chisholm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does NW 220th St. over Chisholm Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NW 220th St. over Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NW 220th St. over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.