US Bridges

U.S. 70 WB over U.S. 271 under

Fair

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · JCT US-70 & US-271 Br · Structure no. 172900000000000

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
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 WB over U.S. 271 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 WB 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70 WB
CrossesU.S. 271 under
LocationJCT US-70 & US-271 Br
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.99509, -95.52398
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 WB over U.S. 271 under built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 WB 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 WB over U.S. 271 under carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 WB over U.S. 271 under?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 WB over U.S. 271 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.