US Bridges

I-235 SB over I-40 /RENO/RR/I-235RMPUN

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · At JCT of I-40 & I-35 · Structure no. 224230000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,206 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
43,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-235 SB over I-40 /RENO/RR/I-235RMPUN is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-235 SB over I-40 /RENO/RR/I-235RMPUN in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 43,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2042. The structure is 2,206 ft (672.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-235 SB
CrossesI-40 /RENO/RR/I-235RMPUN
LocationAt JCT of I-40 & I-35
RouteInterstate 235
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46201, -97.49569
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,206 ft (672.5 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,750 (2022)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$23.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-235 SB over I-40 /RENO/RR/I-235RMPUN built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-235 SB over I-40 /RENO/RR/I-235RMPUN 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-235 SB over I-40 /RENO/RR/I-235RMPUN carry?

About 43,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-235 SB over I-40 /RENO/RR/I-235RMPUN?

The structure is 2,206 ft (672.5 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-235 SB over I-40 /RENO/RR/I-235RMPUN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.