US Bridges

EW-118 Co. Rd. over I-40 under

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 3.6 MI E I-40 Bus. · Structure no. 179330000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EW-118 Co. Rd. over I-40 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EW-118 Co. Rd. over I-40 under in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEW-118 Co. Rd.
CrossesI-40 under
Location3.6 MI E I-40 Bus.
RouteCounty Highway E1180
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.30583, -99.61528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EW-118 Co. Rd. over I-40 under built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is EW-118 Co. Rd. over I-40 under 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does EW-118 Co. Rd. over I-40 under carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is EW-118 Co. Rd. over I-40 under?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns EW-118 Co. Rd. over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.