US Bridges

Old U.S. 70 over UP R.R. under

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 0.21 E JCT SH-78 · Structure no. 289310000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old U.S. 70 over UP R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old U.S. 70 over UP R.R. under in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld U.S. 70
CrossesUP R.R. under
Location0.21 E JCT SH-78
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.99694, -96.37167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old U.S. 70 over UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old U.S. 70 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old U.S. 70 over UP R.R. under carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old U.S. 70 over UP R.R. under?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Old U.S. 70 over UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.