US Bridges

U.S. 59 / S.H. 10 over Cherokee Tp under

Fair

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 0.70 MI N of US 412/59 in · Structure no. 229090000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 / S.H. 10 over Cherokee Tp under is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 / S.H. 10 over Cherokee Tp under in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesU.S. 59 / S.H. 10
CrossesCherokee Tp under
Location0.70 MI N of US 412/59 in
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates36.21175, -94.77976
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 / S.H. 10 over Cherokee Tp under built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 / S.H. 10 over Cherokee Tp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 59 / S.H. 10 over Cherokee Tp under carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 / S.H. 10 over Cherokee Tp under?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 / S.H. 10 over Cherokee Tp under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.