US Bridges

I-40 EB over U.S. 281/S.H. 8 under

Good

Caddo County, Oklahoma · JCT U.S. 281 / S.H. 8 · Structure no. 150780000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over U.S. 281/S.H. 8 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 EB over U.S. 281/S.H. 8 under in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,320 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesU.S. 281/S.H. 8 under
LocationJCT U.S. 281 / S.H. 8
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52901, -98.35083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic16,320 by 2042
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over U.S. 281/S.H. 8 under built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over U.S. 281/S.H. 8 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 EB over U.S. 281/S.H. 8 under carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over U.S. 281/S.H. 8 under?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over U.S. 281/S.H. 8 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.