US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Union Pacific R.R. under

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · 1.1 N of S.H. 10 JCT · Structure no. 306810000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Union Pacific R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Union Pacific R.R. under in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesUnion Pacific R.R. under
Location1.1 N of S.H. 10 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.89083, -95.09417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Union Pacific R.R. under built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 over Union Pacific R.R. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 59 over Union Pacific R.R. under carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Union Pacific R.R. under?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Union Pacific R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.