US Bridges

S.H. 22 over UP R.R. under

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 1.03 E JCT US-69 · Structure no. 172320000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 22 over UP R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 22 over UP R.R. under in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 22
CrossesUP R.R. under
Location1.03 E JCT US-69
RouteState Highway 22
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.12496, -96.25777
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 22 over UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 22 over UP R.R. under 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 22 over UP R.R. under carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 22 over UP R.R. under?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 22 over UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.