US Bridges

D3705 over Lake Pawhuska Access

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 3.0 W.& 0.1 S of Pawhuska · Structure no. 248110000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3705 over Lake Pawhuska Access is a concrete other carrying D3705 over Lake Pawhuska Access in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesD3705
CrossesLake Pawhuska Access
Location3.0 W.& 0.1 S of Pawhuska
RouteCounty Highway D3701
Coordinates36.66526, -96.39277
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D3705 over Lake Pawhuska Access built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is D3705 over Lake Pawhuska Access 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does D3705 over Lake Pawhuska Access carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D3705 over Lake Pawhuska Access?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns D3705 over Lake Pawhuska Access?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.