US Bridges

S.H. 9 over BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 3.5 MI E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 180530000000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over BNSF R.R. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over BNSF R.R. under in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 54 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 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,080 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location3.5 MI E of JCT I-35
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.18309, -97.42001
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,050 (2022)
Projected traffic24,080 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 9 over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is S.H. 9 over BNSF 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 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 9 over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 15,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.