US Bridges

U.S. 270 NB over S.H. 9 under

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 8.0 MI S JCT SH 3 · Structure no. 161250000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 NB over S.H. 9 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 NB over S.H. 9 under in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,080 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 270 NB
CrossesS.H. 9 under
Location8.0 MI S JCT SH 3
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates35.26103, -96.92208
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2022)
Projected traffic8,080 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 NB over S.H. 9 under built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is U.S. 270 NB over S.H. 9 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 NB over S.H. 9 under carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 NB over S.H. 9 under?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 NB over S.H. 9 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.