US Bridges

U.S. 69 over N. Canadian River(eufala

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 8.6 MI N Pittsburg CO · Structure no. 155850000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
801 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over N. Canadian River(eufala is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over N. Canadian River(eufala in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 6 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,160 by 2042. The structure is 801 ft (244.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesN. Canadian River(eufala
Location8.6 MI N Pittsburg CO
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyMcIntosh County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.33108, -95.58699
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length801 ft (244.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2022)
Projected traffic28,160 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$13.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over N. Canadian River(eufala built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is U.S. 69 over N. Canadian River(eufala 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 over N. Canadian River(eufala carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over N. Canadian River(eufala?

The structure is 801 ft (244.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over N. Canadian River(eufala?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.