US Bridges

U.S. 69 SB over Washington Ave. under

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 5.63 N JCT US-69 Bus · Structure no. 180810000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 SB over Washington Ave. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 SB over Washington Ave. under in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,080 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 69 SB
CrossesWashington Ave. under
Location5.63 N JCT US-69 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.02017, -96.38995
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,050 (2022)
Projected traffic16,080 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 SB over Washington Ave. under built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 SB over Washington Ave. 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 SB over Washington Ave. under carry?

About 10,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 SB over Washington Ave. under?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 SB over Washington Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.