E0540 over Otter Creek
PoorRogers County, Oklahoma · 5.5S 2E of Claremore · Structure no. 311980000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0540 over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0540 over Otter Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0540 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0540 over Otter 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does E0540 over Otter Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0540 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns E0540 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.