I-40 over Bear Creek
FairCuster County, Oklahoma · 3.7 MI E JCT I-40 Bus · Structure no. 150270000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Bear Creek in Custer 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,800 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 over Bear Creek 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 I-40 over Bear Creek carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I-40 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns I-40 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.