US Bridges

U.S. 60 over U.S. 60 Bus. under

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 12.2 MI E JCT I 35 · Structure no. 175590000000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over U.S. 60 Bus. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over U.S. 60 Bus. under in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesU.S. 60 Bus. under
Location12.2 MI E JCT I 35
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyKay County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.68848, -97.1263
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over U.S. 60 Bus. under built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is U.S. 60 over U.S. 60 Bus. 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over U.S. 60 Bus. under?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over U.S. 60 Bus. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.