US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Wade Watts Ave under

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 3.58 N JCT US 69B · Structure no. 219850000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Wade Watts Ave under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Wade Watts Ave under in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,240 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesWade Watts Ave under
Location3.58 N JCT US 69B
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates34.92193, -95.74361
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,400 (2022)
Projected traffic42,240 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Wade Watts Ave under built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Wade Watts Ave 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. 69 over Wade Watts Ave under carry?

About 26,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Wade Watts Ave under?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over Wade Watts Ave under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.