US Bridges

I-40 EB over Bricktown Canal Ext

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 9.6E Ok. Co. C/L · Structure no. 278280000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over Bricktown Canal Ext is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-40 EB over Bricktown Canal Ext in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 53,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,840 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesBricktown Canal Ext
Location9.6E Ok. Co. C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45984, -97.50433
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,650 (2022)
Projected traffic85,840 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over Bricktown Canal Ext built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over Bricktown Canal Ext 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-40 EB over Bricktown Canal Ext carry?

About 53,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over Bricktown Canal Ext?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over Bricktown Canal Ext?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.