US Bridges

I-40 Bus. over N. Fork of Red River

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1.4 N of U.S. 283 · Structure no. 316050000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,100 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
4,080
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Bus. over N. Fork of Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Bus. over N. Fork of Red River in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,070 by 2042. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Bus.
CrossesN. Fork of Red River
Location1.4 N of U.S. 283
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.28167, -99.63972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,080 (2022)
Projected traffic6,070 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Bus. over N. Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Bus. over N. Fork of Red River 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 I-40 Bus. over N. Fork of Red River carry?

About 4,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Bus. over N. Fork of Red River?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Bus. over N. Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.