US Bridges

Penn Ave. over UP R.R. under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 15 Ft. N of I-40/PENN · Structure no. 279600000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn Ave. over UP R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Ave. over UP R.R. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 56,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,320 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPenn Ave.
CrossesUP R.R. under
Location15 Ft. N of I-40/PENN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.4625, -97.54778
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,450 (2022)
Projected traffic90,320 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Penn Ave. over UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penn Ave. over UP R.R. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Penn Ave. over UP R.R. under carry?

About 56,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Penn Ave. over UP R.R. under?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Penn Ave. over UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.