E0420 over Black Bear Creek
PoorPawnee County, Oklahoma · 2.25W 2.25N of Blackburn · Structure no. 245720000000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0420 over Black Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0420 over Black Bear Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0420 over Black Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0420 over Black Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does E0420 over Black Bear Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0420 over Black Bear Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns E0420 over Black Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.