US Bridges

U.S. 59 over BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · .2 Mi. S JCT US59 & SH10 · Structure no. 243370000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over BNSF R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over BNSF R.R. under in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location.2 Mi. S JCT US59 & SH10
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.85545, -94.90394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 over BNSF R.R. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 59 over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.