US Bridges

S.H. 20 over Verdigris River

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Rogers County, Oklahoma · 6.9 E Tulsa C/L · Structure no. 319080000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
625 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,021
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 20 over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 20 over Verdigris River in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,021 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,089 by 2042. The structure is 625 ft (190.6 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 20
CrossesVerdigris River
Location6.9 E Tulsa C/L
RouteState Highway 20
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.3075, -95.6975
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length625 ft (190.6 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,021 (2022)
Projected traffic21,089 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 20 over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 20 over Verdigris River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 20 over Verdigris River carry?

About 15,021 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 20 over Verdigris River?

The structure is 625 ft (190.6 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 20 over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.