US Bridges

U.S. 169 over UP R.R. under

Good

Nowata County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI N Rogers CO · Structure no. 251190000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 169 over UP R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 169 over UP R.R. under in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,520 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 169
CrossesUP R.R. under
Location5.6 MI N Rogers CO
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyNowata County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.67562, -95.6404
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,520 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 169 over UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 169 over UP R.R. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 169 over UP R.R. under carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 169 over UP R.R. under?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 169 over UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.