US Bridges

Cemetery Rd. over I-40 under

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1.9 MI E I-40 Bus. · Structure no. 179360000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Rd. over I-40 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetery 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Rd.
CrossesI-40 under
Location1.9 MI E I-40 Bus.
RouteCounty Highway 516
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.33722, -99.59361
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 Cemetery Rd. over I-40 under built?

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

What condition is Cemetery 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 Cemetery Rd. over I-40 under carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Rd. over I-40 under?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Rd. over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.