US Bridges

U.S. 270 over UP R.R. under

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 4.2 E Indian Nation Tpk · Structure no. 160860000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over UP R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over UP R.R. under in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,120 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesUP R.R. under
Location4.2 E Indian Nation Tpk
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.93344, -95.77049
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2022)
Projected traffic21,120 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 over UP 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 over UP R.R. under carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over UP R.R. under?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.