US Bridges

U.S. 69 over S. Canadian River

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · Pittsburg C/L · Structure no. 155860000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,002 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over S. Canadian River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over S. Canadian River in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,680 by 2042. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesS. Canadian River
LocationPittsburg C/L
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates35.22267, -95.60577
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,002 ft (305.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2022)
Projected traffic23,680 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$15.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over S. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is U.S. 69 over S. Canadian River 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 S. Canadian River carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over S. Canadian River?

The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over S. Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.