US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Benedict St. under

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 2.7SE of JCT SH 3 · Structure no. 272670000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Benedict St. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over Benedict St. under in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesBenedict St. under
Location2.7SE of JCT SH 3
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.33354, -96.94358
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over Benedict St. under built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 over Benedict St. 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 over Benedict St. under carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Benedict St. under?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Benedict St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.