US Bridges

U.S. 60 over BNSF R.R. under

Good

Ellis County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI E State Line · Structure no. 256730000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over BNSF R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over BNSF R.R. under in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location1.4 MI E State Line
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyEllis County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.1377, -99.97577
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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. 60 over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over BNSF 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.