US Bridges

Western Ave. over Stillwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Payne County, Oklahoma · .8S SH51 on Western · Structure no. 278570000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave. over Stillwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Ave. over Stillwater Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Ave.
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location.8S SH51 on Western
RouteCity Street N3320
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.10399, -97.08707
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Ave. over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Ave. over Stillwater Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Western Ave. over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Western Ave. over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Western Ave. over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.