US Bridges

52nd W. Ave. over Guesso Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 3.5S HWY20;2.5W Tulsac/L · Structure no. 215880000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd W. Ave. over Guesso Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 52nd W. Ave. over Guesso Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries52nd W. Ave.
CrossesGuesso Creek
Location3.5S HWY20;2.5W Tulsac/L
RouteCounty Highway 5722
Coordinates36.31703, -96.04944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2022)
Projected traffic768 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 52nd W. Ave. over Guesso Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd W. Ave. over Guesso 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 52nd W. Ave. over Guesso Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 52nd W. Ave. over Guesso Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd W. Ave. over Guesso Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.