US Bridges

U.S. 69 SB over Old U.S. 69 under

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI N Mcintosh C/L · Structure no. 194730000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 SB over Old U.S. 69 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 SB over Old U.S. 69 under in Muskogee 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,920 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69 SB
CrossesOld U.S. 69 under
Location2.0 MI N Mcintosh C/L
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates35.57577, -95.49136
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2022)
Projected traffic11,920 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is U.S. 69 SB over Old U.S. 69 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 May 2023.

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

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 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 Old U.S. 69 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.