US Bridges

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

Good

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 7MI.NW of Delaware C/L · Structure no. 293980000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over BNSF R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over BNSF R.R. under in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,640 by 2042. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location7MI.NW of Delaware C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates36.71111, -94.92833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic12,640 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 7,900 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 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.