US Bridges

I-40 EB over S.H. 2 under

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 2.3 MI E C/L · Structure no. 180980000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over S.H. 2 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB over S.H. 2 under in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, 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 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,240 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesS.H. 2 under
Location2.3 MI E C/L
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.47664, -95.30653
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
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,240 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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over S.H. 2 under built?

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

What condition is I-40 EB over S.H. 2 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 EB over S.H. 2 under carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over S.H. 2 under?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over S.H. 2 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.