U.S. 70 EB over U.S. 271 under
FairChoctaw County, Oklahoma · JCT US-70 & US-271 Br · Structure no. 172890000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 70 EB over U.S. 271 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 EB over U.S. 271 under in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,360 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 70 EB over U.S. 271 under built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 70 EB over U.S. 271 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 70 EB over U.S. 271 under carry?
About 3,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 70 EB over U.S. 271 under?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 70 EB over U.S. 271 under?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.