US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Clear Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · West Edge of Pawhuska · Structure no. 141820000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over Clear Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesClear Creek
LocationWest Edge of Pawhuska
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.66507, -96.35152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Clear 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 U.S. 60 over Clear Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.