US Bridges

Hiwassee Rd. over I-240 under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 11.2 MI E of JCT I35 · Structure no. 183320000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hiwassee Rd. over I-240 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hiwassee Rd. 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHiwassee Rd.
CrossesI-240 under
Location11.2 MI E of JCT I35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.40177, -97.30023
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hiwassee Rd. over I-240 under built?

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

What condition is Hiwassee Rd. over I-240 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 Hiwassee Rd. over I-240 under carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hiwassee Rd. over I-240 under?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hiwassee Rd. over I-240 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.