US Bridges

I-240 over Penn. Ave. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.5 MI E of I-44 · Structure no. 158060000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 over Penn. Ave. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 over Penn. Ave. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 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 107,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,480 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 111 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-240
CrossesPenn. Ave. under
Location1.5 MI E of I-44
RouteInterstate 240
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.39126, -97.5482
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,800 (2022)
Projected traffic172,480 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$5.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 over Penn. Ave. under built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-240 over Penn. Ave. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-240 over Penn. Ave. under carry?

About 107,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-240 over Penn. Ave. under?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 over Penn. Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.