US Bridges

I-40 WB over UP R.R. & Co. Rd. under

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI E C/L · Structure no. 181060000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over UP R.R. & Co. Rd. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over UP R.R. & Co. Rd. 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 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,560 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesUP R.R. & Co. Rd. under
Location2.8 MI E C/L
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.47911, -95.29708
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2022)
Projected traffic10,560 by 2042
Trucks36%
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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over UP R.R. & Co. Rd. under built?

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

What condition is I-40 WB over UP R.R. & Co. Rd. 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 WB over UP R.R. & Co. Rd. under carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over UP R.R. & Co. Rd. under?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over UP R.R. & Co. Rd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.