US Bridges

I-40 WB over I-40 Bus. &fmrc R.R. Und

Fair

Custer County, Oklahoma · 2.2 MI E JCT SH 54 · Structure no. 175920000000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
503 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over I-40 Bus. &fmrc R.R. Und is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over I-40 Bus. &fmrc R.R. Und in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 56 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,520 by 2042. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesI-40 Bus. &fmrc R.R. Und
Location2.2 MI E JCT SH 54
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCuster County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52548, -98.69154
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2022)
Projected traffic15,520 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$13.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over I-40 Bus. &fmrc R.R. Und built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-40 WB over I-40 Bus. &fmrc R.R. Und 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 I-40 Bus. &fmrc R.R. Und carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over I-40 Bus. &fmrc R.R. Und?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over I-40 Bus. &fmrc R.R. Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.