US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Caney River

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 2.1 MI E Osage C/L · Structure no. 181210000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Caney River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over Caney River in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,080 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesCaney River
Location2.1 MI E Osage C/L
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.74568, -95.96146
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2022)
Projected traffic30,080 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$6.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over Caney River built?

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

What condition is U.S. 60 over Caney River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over Caney River carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over Caney River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Caney River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.