US Bridges

U.S. 69 SB over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und

Poor

Craig County, Oklahoma · US 69 Sb; @ JCT I-44 · Structure no. 139210000000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 SB over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 SB over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 69 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69 SB
CrossesWill Rogers Tp I-44 Und
LocationUS 69 Sb; @ JCT I-44
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates36.55727, -95.22036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2022)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 SB over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is U.S. 69 SB over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 SB over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 SB over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 SB over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.