US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Chisholm Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .8S of NW 122nd · Structure no. 273400000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Chisholm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Chisholm Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,640 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesChisholm Creek
Location.8S of NW 122nd
RouteCity Street N3060
Coordinates35.58319, -97.54939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2022)
Projected traffic28,640 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Chisholm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Chisholm Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.