US Bridges

Lotahwatah RD over I-40 under

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 2.7 W JCT US-69 · Structure no. 158040000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lotahwatah RD over I-40 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lotahwatah RD over I-40 under in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLotahwatah RD
CrossesI-40 under
Location2.7 W JCT US-69
RouteCounty Highway N4170
CountyMcIntosh County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45744, -95.59264
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lotahwatah RD over I-40 under built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lotahwatah RD over I-40 under 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lotahwatah RD over I-40 under carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Lotahwatah RD over I-40 under?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lotahwatah RD over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.