US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Lake Texoma(roosevelt)

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · Marshall Co. Line · Structure no. 109650000000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
4,943 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Lake Texoma(roosevelt) is a steel truss - thru carrying U.S. 70 over Lake Texoma(roosevelt) in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2042. The structure is 4,943 ft (1,506.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesLake Texoma(roosevelt)
LocationMarshall Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.99863, -96.63436
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+86 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length4,943 ft (1,506.6 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic12,480 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 over Lake Texoma(roosevelt) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 over Lake Texoma(roosevelt) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 70 over Lake Texoma(roosevelt) carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 over Lake Texoma(roosevelt)?

The structure is 4,943 ft (1,506.6 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Lake Texoma(roosevelt)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.