US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Ark River & CO RD under

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · Osage Kay Co. Line · Structure no. 224240000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,271 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Ark River & CO RD under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over Ark River & CO RD under in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,880 by 2042. The structure is 2,271 ft (692.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesArk River & CO RD under
LocationOsage Kay Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.68036, -97.06758
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,271 ft (692.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic10,880 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$11.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over Ark River & CO RD under built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Ark River & CO RD under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over Ark River & CO RD under carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over Ark River & CO RD under?

The structure is 2,271 ft (692.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Ark River & CO RD under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.