US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Beaver River

Fair

Beaver County, Oklahoma · 5.9 Mi.S. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 213590000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,200 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Beaver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over Beaver River in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesBeaver River
Location5.9 Mi.S. Jct. US64
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyBeaver County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.82499, -100.51961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,200 ft (365.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 over Beaver River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 over Beaver River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Beaver River?

The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.