US Bridges

52nd W. Ave. over Delaware Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · S.W. of EW052 & Tulsa C.L · Structure no. 251860000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,486
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd W. Ave. over Delaware Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 52nd W. Ave. over Delaware Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,486 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,978 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries52nd W. Ave.
CrossesDelaware Creek
LocationS.W. of EW052 & Tulsa C.L
RouteCounty Highway N3897
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.25907, -96.05567
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,486 (2022)
Projected traffic3,978 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd W. Ave. over Delaware 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 Delaware Creek carry?

About 2,486 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.