US Bridges

Pole Yard Rd. over I-240 under

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4 MI E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 183140000000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pole Yard Rd. over I-240 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pole Yard Rd. over I-240 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPole Yard Rd.
CrossesI-240 under
Location.4 MI E of JCT I-35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.39125, -97.48752
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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$5.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pole Yard Rd. over I-240 under built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Pole Yard Rd. over I-240 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pole Yard Rd. over I-240 under carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pole Yard Rd. over I-240 under?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Pole Yard Rd. over I-240 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.