US Bridges

I-40 WB over Richland Rd. under

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 29.6 Mi. E. Caddo CO · Structure no. 167260000000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Richland Rd. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over Richland Rd. under in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 59 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,160 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesRichland Rd. under
Location29.6 Mi. E. Caddo CO
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.50114, -97.79544
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2022)
Projected traffic32,160 by 2042
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over Richland Rd. under built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-40 WB over Richland Rd. 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 January 2025.

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

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Richland Rd. under?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Richland Rd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.