US Bridges

U.S. 69 NB over S.H. 78 under

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 7.13 N JCT US-69 Bus · Structure no. 185550000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 NB over S.H. 78 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 NB over S.H. 78 under in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,480 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69 NB
CrossesS.H. 78 under
Location7.13 N JCT US-69 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates34.03739, -96.37518
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,480 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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 NB over S.H. 78 under built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 NB over S.H. 78 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 S.H. 78 under carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 NB over S.H. 78 under?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 NB over S.H. 78 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.