US Bridges

U.S. 69 Bus. over Sandy Canal

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 2.2 N JCT US 69 · Structure no. 013870000000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 Bus. over Sandy Canal is a concrete slab carrying U.S. 69 Bus. over Sandy Canal in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,520 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesU.S. 69 Bus.
CrossesSandy Canal
Location2.2 N JCT US 69
RouteU.S. Route 69B
Coordinates34.92824, -95.76995
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic11,520 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 Bus. over Sandy Canal built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 Bus. over Sandy Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 Bus. over Sandy Canal carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 Bus. over Sandy Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 Bus. over Sandy Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.