US Bridges

U.S. 75 over U.S. 270 & Aban RR under

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · JCT US 270 · Structure no. 170160000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over U.S. 270 & Aban RR under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 over U.S. 270 & Aban RR under in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesU.S. 270 & Aban RR under
LocationJCT US 270
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates34.96638, -96.24062
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over U.S. 270 & Aban RR under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is U.S. 75 over U.S. 270 & Aban RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over U.S. 270 & Aban RR under carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over U.S. 270 & Aban RR under?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over U.S. 270 & Aban RR under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.