US Bridges

N3934 (sunset Blvd over Butter Creek

Poor

Washington County, Oklahoma · N3934E0170001 · Structure no. 165590000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3934 (sunset Blvd over Butter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3934 (sunset Blvd over Butter Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN3934 (sunset Blvd
CrossesButter Creek
LocationN3934E0170001
RouteCity Street N3934
Coordinates36.77012, -96.00063
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$659,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3934 (sunset Blvd over Butter Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3934 (sunset Blvd over Butter 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N3934 (sunset Blvd over Butter Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3934 (sunset Blvd over Butter Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N3934 (sunset Blvd over Butter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.