US Bridges

U.S. 270 over U.P. R.R. & St. under

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 2.4MI. S. Jct. S.H. 3 · Structure no. 284370000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over U.P. R.R. & St. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over U.P. R.R. & St. under in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,160 by 2042. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesU.P. R.R. & St. under
Location2.4MI. S. Jct. S.H. 3
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.33779, -96.94384
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2022)
Projected traffic24,160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over U.P. R.R. & St. under built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 over U.P. R.R. & 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 U.P. R.R. & St. under carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over U.P. R.R. & St. under?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over U.P. R.R. & St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.