US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Salt Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 1.2 W JCT S.H. 18 · Structure no. 314300000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over Salt Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.2 W JCT S.H. 18
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.68861, -96.7175
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Salt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over Salt Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

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

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.