US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Lost Creek & BNSF under

Fair

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI E SH10 · Structure no. 255420000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Lost Creek & BNSF under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over Lost Creek & BNSF under in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,160 by 2042. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesLost Creek & BNSF under
Location0.2 MI E SH10
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.8026, -94.7018
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic12,160 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over Lost Creek & BNSF under built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Lost Creek & BNSF 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over Lost Creek & BNSF under carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over Lost Creek & BNSF under?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Lost Creek & BNSF under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.