S.H. 59 over Salt Creek
FairPottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 7.1 MI E JCT US 177 · Structure no. 213530000000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 505 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 59 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 59 over Salt Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.
It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2042. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 59 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 59 over Salt 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does S.H. 59 over Salt Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 59 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 59 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.