US Bridges

Mac Arthur St. over BNSF R.R. under

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI W JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 242690000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mac Arthur St. over BNSF R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mac Arthur St. over BNSF R.R. under in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMac Arthur St.
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location0.3 MI W JCT SH 18
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.3616, -96.91638
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$4.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mac Arthur St. over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mac Arthur St. over BNSF R.R. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mac Arthur St. over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mac Arthur St. over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Mac Arthur St. over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.