US Bridges

U.S. 69 NB over U.S. 70 under

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · JCT US-70 & US-69 · Structure no. 175070000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 NB over U.S. 70 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 NB over U.S. 70 under in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69 NB
CrossesU.S. 70 under
LocationJCT US-70 & US-69
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates33.99802, -96.40407
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2022)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 NB over U.S. 70 under built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 NB over U.S. 70 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 U.S. 69 NB over U.S. 70 under carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 NB over U.S. 70 under?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 NB over U.S. 70 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.