US Bridges

U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 266 under

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 1.2 N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 187580000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 266 under is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 266 under in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 69 SB
CrossesU.S. 266 under
Location1.2 N JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyMcIntosh County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.47499, -95.53652
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 266 under built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 266 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 SB over U.S. 266 under carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 266 under?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 266 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.