US Bridges

S.H. 266 over S.H. 66 & R.R. under

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · JCT SH 66 & SH 266 · Structure no. 181310000000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 266 over S.H. 66 & R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 266 over S.H. 66 & R.R. under in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 54 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 6 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,920 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 266
CrossesS.H. 66 & R.R. under
LocationJCT SH 66 & SH 266
RouteState Highway 266
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.24556, -95.67222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2022)
Projected traffic13,920 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 266 over S.H. 66 & R.R. under built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is S.H. 266 over S.H. 66 & R.R. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 266 over S.H. 66 & R.R. under carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 266 over S.H. 66 & R.R. under?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 266 over S.H. 66 & R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.