US Bridges

U.S. 70 over BNSF R.R. under

Good

Carter County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 199900000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over BNSF R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over BNSF R.R. under in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location0.9 MI E JCT I-35
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.13948, -97.14001
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2022)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 over BNSF R.R. 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 October 2024.

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

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.