US Bridges

I-40 EB over I-35 S-W/ I-35 E-S under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI E of May Ave. · Structure no. 217220000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
712 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over I-35 S-W/ I-35 E-S under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB over I-35 S-W/ I-35 E-S under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 96,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,400 by 2042. The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesI-35 S-W/ I-35 E-S under
Location4.5 MI E of May Ave.
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46216, -97.49375
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length712 ft (217 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,500 (2022)
Projected traffic154,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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$11.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over I-35 S-W/ I-35 E-S under built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over I-35 S-W/ I-35 E-S 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 EB over I-35 S-W/ I-35 E-S under carry?

About 96,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over I-35 S-W/ I-35 E-S under?

The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over I-35 S-W/ I-35 E-S under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.