US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Pipeline/ Util. under

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 14.5 MI E JCT I 35 · Structure no. 126130000000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Pipeline/ Util. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over Pipeline/ Util. under in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,520 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesPipeline/ Util. under
Location14.5 MI E JCT I 35
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyKay County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.68072, -97.08529
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,520 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over Pipeline/ Util. under built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Pipeline/ Util. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over Pipeline/ Util. under carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over Pipeline/ Util. under?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Pipeline/ Util. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.