US Bridges

I-40 WB over FAU 9261 (meridian) Und

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 4 MI E Canadian C/L · Structure no. 167590000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over FAU 9261 (meridian) Und is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 WB over FAU 9261 (meridian) Und in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 51,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,080 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesFAU 9261 (meridian) Und
Location4 MI E Canadian C/L
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.46027, -97.6014
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,300 (2022)
Projected traffic82,080 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over FAU 9261 (meridian) Und built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB over FAU 9261 (meridian) Und 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-40 WB over FAU 9261 (meridian) Und carry?

About 51,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over FAU 9261 (meridian) Und?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over FAU 9261 (meridian) Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.