US Bridges

S.H. 3 over UP R.R. under

Good

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 0.27 E JCT US-69 · Structure no. 256540000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over UP R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over UP R.R. under in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,440 by 2042. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesUP R.R. under
Location0.27 E JCT US-69
RouteState Highway 3
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.37465, -96.13084
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,440 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$4.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 over UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3 over UP R.R. under 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 3 over UP R.R. under carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 over UP R.R. under?

The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.