US Bridges

U.S. 270 EB over A Ok R.R. & 9 St.Under

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · In Mcalester · Structure no. 166220000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 EB over A Ok R.R. & 9 St.Under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 EB over A Ok R.R. & 9 St.Under in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 270 EB
CrossesA Ok R.R. & 9 St.Under
LocationIn Mcalester
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.9303, -95.75853
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$3.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 EB over A Ok R.R. & 9 St.Under built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 EB over A Ok R.R. & 9 St.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 June 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 EB over A Ok R.R. & 9 St.Under carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 EB over A Ok R.R. & 9 St.Under?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 EB over A Ok R.R. & 9 St.Under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.