US Bridges

S.H. 156 over U.S. 60 under

Good

Kay County, Oklahoma · 11.7 MI E JCT I 35 · Structure no. 175450000000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 156 over U.S. 60 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 156 over U.S. 60 under in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 156
CrossesU.S. 60 under
Location11.7 MI E JCT I 35
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates36.68808, -97.13873
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 156 over U.S. 60 under built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is S.H. 156 over U.S. 60 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 156 over U.S. 60 under carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 156 over U.S. 60 under?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 156 over U.S. 60 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.