US Bridges

I-35 SB to I-40 EB over I-40 West under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · Mid Lvl Br Ft. Smith Jct. · Structure no. 258250000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 SB to I-40 EB over I-40 West under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 SB to I-40 EB over I-40 West under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 38,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,360 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35 SB to I-40 EB
CrossesI-40 West under
LocationMid Lvl Br Ft. Smith Jct.
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46723, -97.46789
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,350 (2022)
Projected traffic61,360 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 SB to I-40 EB over I-40 West under built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 SB to I-40 EB over I-40 West 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-35 SB to I-40 EB over I-40 West under carry?

About 38,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 SB to I-40 EB over I-40 West under?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 SB to I-40 EB over I-40 West under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.