US Bridges

Midwest Blvd. over I-240 under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 6.1 MI E of JCT I35 · Structure no. 183260000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midwest Blvd. over I-240 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midwest Blvd. over I-240 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMidwest Blvd.
CrossesI-240 under
Location6.1 MI E of JCT I35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.38828, -97.38837
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midwest Blvd. over I-240 under built?

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

What condition is Midwest Blvd. over I-240 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Midwest Blvd. over I-240 under carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Midwest Blvd. over I-240 under?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Midwest Blvd. over I-240 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.