US Bridges

Shields Blvd. over I-40/ 7 St. & R.R. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4 S of Shields/Reno · Structure no. 198320000000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
918 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shields Blvd. over I-40/ 7 St. & R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shields Blvd. over I-40/ 7 St. & R.R. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,400 by 2042. The structure is 918 ft (279.9 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesShields Blvd.
CrossesI-40/ 7 St. & R.R. under
Location.4 S of Shields/Reno
RouteCity Street 9389
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45805, -97.51344
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length918 ft (279.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic34,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shields Blvd. over I-40/ 7 St. & R.R. under built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Shields Blvd. over I-40/ 7 St. & R.R. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Shields Blvd. over I-40/ 7 St. & R.R. under carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shields Blvd. over I-40/ 7 St. & R.R. under?

The structure is 918 ft (279.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Shields Blvd. over I-40/ 7 St. & R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.