FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N4520

Carrying N4520 over CREEK

3.0NE 1.8 E OF AFRON, Ottawa, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N4520

The N4520 bridge in Ottawa, Oklahoma carries N4520 over CREEK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.2 meters (30 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.8 metric tons.

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

How N4520 compares

▼ 21.6
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Oklahoma bridges
265
Bridges in Ottawa · 58 in Poor condition
N4520 10.8 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.3
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.2 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
066120000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N4520 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare N4520 against other structures in Ottawa 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 N4520?

N4520 in Ottawa, Oklahoma on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N4520 inspected?

N4520'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. N4520 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for N4520?

N4520 has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N4520?

N4520 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N4520 and does age affect safety?

N4520 was built in 1939, making it 87 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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