US Bridges

I-240 over Crutcho Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 3.7 MI E of JCT I35 · Structure no. 181760000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 over Crutcho Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-240 over Crutcho Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 47,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,480 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesI-240
CrossesCrutcho Creek
Location3.7 MI E of JCT I35
RouteInterstate 240
Coordinates35.39107, -97.42915
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,800 (2022)
Projected traffic76,480 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 over Crutcho Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240 over Crutcho Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-240 over Crutcho Creek carry?

About 47,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-240 over Crutcho Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-240 over Crutcho Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.