US Bridges

N3905 (57th W) over Berryhill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 57th West Ave .8MI S 21st · Structure no. 182520000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,724
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3905 (57th W) over Berryhill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3905 (57th W) over Berryhill Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,724 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,758 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN3905 (57th W)
CrossesBerryhill Creek
Location57th West Ave .8MI S 21st
RouteCity Street N3905
Coordinates36.12154, -96.05632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,724 (2022)
Projected traffic2,758 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3905 (57th W) over Berryhill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3905 (57th W) over Berryhill 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 2024.

How much traffic does N3905 (57th W) over Berryhill Creek carry?

About 1,724 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3905 (57th W) over Berryhill Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N3905 (57th W) over Berryhill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.