US Bridges

FAU 9221 (rockwell over I-40 under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2 MI E Canadian C/L · Structure no. 166110000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9221 (rockwell over I-40 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 9221 (rockwell over I-40 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 9221 (rockwell
CrossesI-40 under
Location2 MI E Canadian C/L
RouteCity Street 9221
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46009, -97.63648
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 9221 (rockwell over I-40 under built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is FAU 9221 (rockwell over I-40 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 9221 (rockwell over I-40 under carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9221 (rockwell over I-40 under?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 9221 (rockwell over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.