US Bridges

Penn. Ave. over I-40 under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1E of May Ave. · Structure no. 279610000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn. Ave. over I-40 under is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Penn. Ave. over I-40 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 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.
CrossesI-40 under
Location1E of May Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46139, -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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 I-40 under built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penn. Ave. over I-40 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 I-40 under carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Penn. Ave. over I-40 under?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Penn. Ave. over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.