US Bridges

University Ave over U.S. 69 under

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 4.45 N JCT US-69 Bus · Structure no. 180930000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Ave over U.S. 69 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Ave over U.S. 69 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Ave
CrossesU.S. 69 under
Location4.45 N JCT US-69 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.00472, -96.4
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was University Ave over U.S. 69 under built?

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

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is University Ave over U.S. 69 under?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns University Ave over U.S. 69 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.