US Bridges

N3920 (33 W Ave) over Polecat Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.2 S. of 101st. South · Structure no. 261120000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,551
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3920 (33 W Ave) over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3920 (33 W Ave) over Polecat Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,482 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN3920 (33 W Ave)
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location0.2 S. of 101st. South
RouteCounty Highway N3920
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.01563, -96.02959
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2024)
Projected traffic2,482 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$811,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3920 (33 W Ave) over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3920 (33 W Ave) over Polecat Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N3920 (33 W Ave) over Polecat Creek carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3920 (33 W Ave) over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N3920 (33 W Ave) over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.