US Bridges

Western Ave. over I-40 under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · I-40 Crosstown & Western · Structure no. 280830000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave. over I-40 under is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Western Ave. over I-40 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestern Ave.
CrossesI-40 under
LocationI-40 Crosstown & Western
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.45778, -97.53
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Western Ave. over I-40 under built?

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

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

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

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

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Western Ave. over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.