I-40 WB over Shell Creek
GoodCanadian County, Oklahoma · 29.7 Mi. E. Caddo CO · Structure no. 167730000000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 WB over Shell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over Shell Creek 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 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 75 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 WB over Shell Creek 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 Shell Creek 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 Shell Creek carry?
About 20,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is I-40 WB over Shell Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 WB over Shell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.