U.S. 59 over Arkansas River (kmarns)
FairSequoyah County, Oklahoma · Sequoyah&leflorec/L · Structure no. 262780000000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,877 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 59 over Arkansas River (kmarns) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Arkansas River (kmarns) in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2042. The structure is 1,877 ft (572.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 59 over Arkansas River (kmarns) built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 59 over Arkansas River (kmarns) 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 59 over Arkansas River (kmarns) carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 59 over Arkansas River (kmarns)?
The structure is 1,877 ft (572.1 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 59 over Arkansas River (kmarns)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.