US Bridges

U.S. 270 over S.H. 59

Good

Seminole County, Oklahoma · JCT U.S. 270 & S.H. 59 · Structure no. 328770000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over S.H. 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over S.H. 59 in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,910 by 2050. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesS.H. 59
LocationJCT U.S. 270 & S.H. 59
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates35.14519, -96.52911
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic6,910 by 2050
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over S.H. 59 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 over S.H. 59 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 over S.H. 59 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over S.H. 59?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over S.H. 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.