US Bridges

I-40 E & W Bound over N. Canadian River

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1 MI E Canadian Co. · Structure no. 161900000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
804 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
74,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 E & W Bound over N. Canadian River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 E & W Bound over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 74,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,680 by 2042. The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 E & W Bound
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location.1 MI E Canadian Co.
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46014, -97.67008
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length804 ft (245.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,800 (2022)
Projected traffic119,680 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$9.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 E & W Bound over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 E & W Bound over N. Canadian River 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 E & W Bound over N. Canadian River carry?

About 74,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 E & W Bound over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 E & W Bound over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.