US Bridges

I-40 WB over I-240 West under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 11.3 MI E of JCT I35 · Structure no. 155550000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over I-240 West under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over I-240 West under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,120 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesI-240 West under
Location11.3 MI E of JCT I35
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.40438, -97.29148
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2022)
Projected traffic29,120 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$9.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over I-240 West under built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-40 WB over I-240 West 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over I-240 West under carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over I-240 West under?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over I-240 West under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.