N3540 over Black Bear Creek
GoodPawnee County, Oklahoma · .2S .8E 2.6S of Skedee · Structure no. 203150000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3540 over Black Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3540 over Black Bear Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3540 over Black Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3540 over Black Bear 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 N3540 over Black Bear Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is N3540 over Black Bear Creek?
The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns N3540 over Black Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.