US Bridges

I-40 WB and Ramp over Reno St.-R.R.-River Und

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · E. Edge Ft. Smith Jct. · Structure no. 275240000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
796 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
43,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB and Ramp over Reno St.-R.R.-River Und is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB and Ramp over Reno St.-R.R.-River Und in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 43,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,240 by 2042. The structure is 796 ft (242.6 m) long and 233 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB and Ramp
CrossesReno St.-R.R.-River Und
LocationE. Edge Ft. Smith Jct.
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.4672, -97.46449
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length796 ft (242.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width233 ft (71 m)
Roadway width183 ft (55.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,900 (2022)
Projected traffic70,240 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$9.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB and Ramp over Reno St.-R.R.-River Und built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB and Ramp over Reno St.-R.R.-River Und 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 WB and Ramp over Reno St.-R.R.-River Und carry?

About 43,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB and Ramp over Reno St.-R.R.-River Und?

The structure is 796 ft (242.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 233 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB and Ramp over Reno St.-R.R.-River Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.