US Bridges

I-240 over I-35 under

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI N Cleveland CO · Structure no. 144930000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
99,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 over I-35 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 over I-35 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 66 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 99,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,560 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240
CrossesI-35 under
Location1.0 MI N Cleveland CO
RouteInterstate 240
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.39192, -97.49521
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,100 (2022)
Projected traffic158,560 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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$7.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I-240 over I-35 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-240 over I-35 under carry?

About 99,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-240 over I-35 under?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.