US Bridges

S.H. 142 over BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 3.8 MI E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 141910000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
371 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 142 over BNSF R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 142 over BNSF R.R. under in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2042. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 142
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location3.8 MI E JCT I-35
RouteState Highway 142
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.19326, -97.10824
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 142 over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is S.H. 142 over BNSF 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 142 over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 142 over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 142 over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.