US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Rd. & BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI SE of S.H. 1 · Structure no. 198250000000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
343 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Rd. & BNSF R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Rd. & BNSF R.R. under in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 45 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesRd. & BNSF R.R. under
Location0.4 MI SE of S.H. 1
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.7603, -96.69628
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S.H. 3 over Rd. & BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Rd. & BNSF 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 3 over Rd. & BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 over Rd. & BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Rd. & BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.