US Bridges

I-40 Bus. / U.S 81 over UP R.R.

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · South Edge El Reno · Structure no. 320050000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Bus. / U.S 81 over UP R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Bus. / U.S 81 over UP R.R. in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,560 by 2042. The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Bus. / U.S 81
CrossesUP R.R.
LocationSouth Edge El Reno
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.51972, -97.95139
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length383 ft (116.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,560 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Bus. / U.S 81 over UP R.R. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Bus. / U.S 81 over UP R.R. 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 Bus. / U.S 81 over UP R.R. carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Bus. / U.S 81 over UP R.R.?

The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Bus. / U.S 81 over UP R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.