US Bridges

U.S. 70 NB over U.S. 70/ K R.R. under

Fair

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 4.8 MI E US271 · Structure no. 179470000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 NB over U.S. 70/ K R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 NB over U.S. 70/ K R.R. under in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2042. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70 NB
CrossesU.S. 70/ K R.R. under
Location4.8 MI E US271
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.025, -95.5475
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
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$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 NB over U.S. 70/ K R.R. under built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 NB over U.S. 70/ K 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 70 NB over U.S. 70/ K R.R. under carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 NB over U.S. 70/ K R.R. under?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 NB over U.S. 70/ K R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.