US Bridges

U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 69 Bus. under

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 3.2 N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 194760000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 69 Bus. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 69 Bus. under in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,360 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69 SB
CrossesU.S. 69 Bus. under
Location3.2 N JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates35.50079, -95.52238
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic11,360 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. 69 Bus. under built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 69 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 SB over U.S. 69 Bus. under carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.