US Bridges

I-40 WB over Fmrc RR & Red Wheat Dr.

Fair

Custer County, Oklahoma · 9.2 MI NE Washita C/L · Structure no. 144770000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Fmrc RR & Red Wheat Dr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over Fmrc RR & Red Wheat Dr. in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 5 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesFmrc RR & Red Wheat Dr.
Location9.2 MI NE Washita C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCuster County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.49651, -98.99097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over Fmrc RR & Red Wheat Dr. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-40 WB over Fmrc RR & Red Wheat Dr. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over Fmrc RR & Red Wheat Dr. carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Fmrc RR & Red Wheat Dr.?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Fmrc RR & Red Wheat Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.