US Bridges

U.S. 69 NB over I-40 under

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · JCT I-40/US-69 · Structure no. 185900000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 NB over I-40 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 NB over I-40 under in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,280 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69 NB
CrossesI-40 under
LocationJCT I-40/US-69
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates35.45888, -95.54355
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic13,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 NB over I-40 under built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 NB over I-40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 NB over I-40 under carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 NB over I-40 under?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 NB over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.