US Bridges

Cale Switch RD over U.S. 70 Bypass under

Good

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 1.50 S JCT US-70 · Structure no. 293340000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cale Switch RD over U.S. 70 Bypass under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cale Switch RD over U.S. 70 Bypass 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCale Switch RD
CrossesU.S. 70 Bypass under
Location1.50 S JCT US-70
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates33.97611, -96.42497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length348 ft (106 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cale Switch RD over U.S. 70 Bypass under built?

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

What condition is Cale Switch RD over U.S. 70 Bypass under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cale Switch RD over U.S. 70 Bypass under carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cale Switch RD over U.S. 70 Bypass under?

The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cale Switch RD over U.S. 70 Bypass under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.