US Bridges

Bethel Rd. over I-40 under

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 6.0 MI E JCT S.H. 58 · Structure no. 151600000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Rd. over I-40 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bethel Rd. over I-40 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Rd.
CrossesI-40 under
Location6.0 MI E JCT S.H. 58
RouteCounty Highway 880C
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52916, -98.46494
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Rd. over I-40 under built?

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

What condition is Bethel Rd. over I-40 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Rd. over I-40 under carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Rd. over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.