US Bridges

I-40 WB over Fut. Bricktown Canal Ext

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 9.6E Ok. Co. C/L · Structure no. 278290000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Fut. Bricktown Canal Ext is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-40 WB over Fut. 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,400 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 108 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesFut. Bricktown Canal Ext
Location9.6E Ok. Co. C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46019, -97.50481
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2022)
Projected traffic86,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
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 WB over Fut. Bricktown Canal Ext built?

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

What condition is I-40 WB over Fut. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over Fut. Bricktown Canal Ext carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Fut. 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 108 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Fut. Bricktown Canal Ext?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.