US Bridges

IRR FAS 5756 over Bowring Br.

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 5.0 MI E of SH 99 · Structure no. 014860000000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR FAS 5756 over Bowring Br. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR FAS 5756 over Bowring Br. in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 238 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesIRR FAS 5756
CrossesBowring Br.
Location5.0 MI E of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway 5756
Coordinates36.87112, -96.12524
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2022)
Projected traffic381 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR FAS 5756 over Bowring Br. built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR FAS 5756 over Bowring Br. 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 IRR FAS 5756 over Bowring Br. carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR FAS 5756 over Bowring Br.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns IRR FAS 5756 over Bowring Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.