US Bridges

U.S. 270 WB over U.S. 69 under

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · JCT US 69 & US 270 · Structure no. 139040000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 WB over U.S. 69 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. 270 WB over U.S. 69 under in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,640 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 270 WB
CrossesU.S. 69 under
LocationJCT US 69 & US 270
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.9275, -95.74056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic6,640 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 WB over U.S. 69 under built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 WB over U.S. 69 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 WB over U.S. 69 under carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 WB over U.S. 69 under?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 WB over U.S. 69 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.