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North Approach

Photo taken by David Backlin

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Sideview from South

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Photo taken by J Lance

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Poteau River Bridge on Old US 59 near Howe

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in March 2007

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Poteau River Bridge on Old US 59 near Howe

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in March 2007

Overview: Through truss bridge over Poteau River on E1395 (Old US 59) in Poteau
Location: Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1952
Design: Parker through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 210.0 ft.
Total length: 337.0 ft.
Deck width: 18.0 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 15.7 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +34.99314, -94.64203 (decimal degrees)
34°59'35" N, 94°38'31" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/350142/3873513 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Wister
Inventory number: BH 29226 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 03/2007): Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Sufficiency rating: 60.4 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2006): 100