US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Ind. Nation Tp under

Fair

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 7.35 E Atoka C/L · Structure no. 174950000000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Ind. Nation Tp under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Ind. Nation Tp under in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesInd. Nation Tp under
Location7.35 E Atoka C/L
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.2365, -95.65256
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 over Ind. Nation Tp under built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Ind. Nation Tp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 3 over Ind. Nation Tp under carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 over Ind. Nation Tp under?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Ind. Nation Tp under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.