US Bridges

I-40 WB to I-35 NB over N. Canadian River

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .25E I-35/I-40 Ft. Smith · Structure no. 278670000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
661 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB to I-35 NB over N. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB to I-35 NB over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 19,175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,680 by 2042. The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB to I-35 NB
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location.25E I-35/I-40 Ft. Smith
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.46746, -97.4641
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length661 ft (201.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,175 (2022)
Projected traffic30,680 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$7.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB to I-35 NB over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB to I-35 NB over N. Canadian River 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 to I-35 NB over N. Canadian River carry?

About 19,175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB to I-35 NB over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB to I-35 NB over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.