US Bridges

U.S. 70 over S Broadway ST & K R.R.

Fair

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 0.56 E JCT US-271 Br · Structure no. 196210000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over S Broadway ST & K R.R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over S Broadway ST & K R.R. in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesS Broadway ST & K R.R.
Location0.56 E JCT US-271 Br
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.995, -95.51351
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2022)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2042
Trucks25%
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 over S Broadway ST & K R.R. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 over S Broadway ST & K R.R. 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 over S Broadway ST & K R.R. carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 over S Broadway ST & K R.R.?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over S Broadway ST & K R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.