US Bridges

I-40 EB over U.S. 266 under

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 0.6 W Muskogee C/L · Structure no. 181150000000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over U.S. 266 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB over U.S. 266 under in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 54 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesU.S. 266 under
Location0.6 W Muskogee C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcIntosh County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46406, -95.35384
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over U.S. 266 under built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-40 EB over U.S. 266 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 I-40 EB over U.S. 266 under carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over U.S. 266 under?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over U.S. 266 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.