US Bridges

I-240 EB over Eastern Ave. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1 MI E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 182980000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 EB over Eastern Ave. under is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-240 EB over Eastern Ave. under 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 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 32,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,600 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-240 EB
CrossesEastern Ave. under
Location1 MI E of JCT I-35
RouteInterstate 240
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.39131, -97.47722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,250 (2022)
Projected traffic51,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 EB over Eastern Ave. under built?

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

What condition is I-240 EB over Eastern 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 EB over Eastern Ave. under carry?

About 32,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-240 EB over Eastern Ave. under?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 EB over Eastern Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.