US Bridges

U.S. 69 over U.P. R.R. under

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 0.1 N Atoka C/L · Structure no. 210840000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over U.P. R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over U.P. R.R. under in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,880 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesU.P. R.R. under
Location0.1 N Atoka C/L
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates34.68083, -95.93
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2022)
Projected traffic12,880 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over U.P. R.R. under built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 over U.P. 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 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 over U.P. R.R. under carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over U.P. R.R. under?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over U.P. R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.