FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N4605

Carrying N4605 over BRUSH CREEK TRIB.

3.5 MI S OF JAY, Delaware, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: N4605

The N4605 bridge in Delaware, Oklahoma carries N4605 over BRUSH CREEK TRIB.. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How N4605 compares

159
Bridges in Delaware · 28 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
046170000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

N4605 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare N4605 against other structures in Delaware and across Oklahoma. Oklahoma bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for N4605?

N4605 in Delaware, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N4605 inspected?

N4605's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N4605 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for N4605?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for N4605.

Who is responsible for maintaining N4605?

N4605 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N4605 and does age affect safety?

N4605 was built in 1936, making it 90 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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