US Bridges

Walker Ave. over I-40 / UP R.R. under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .5 Mile S. of Western · Structure no. 282060000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Ave. over I-40 / UP R.R. under is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walker Ave. over I-40 / UP R.R. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 320 ft (97.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWalker Ave.
CrossesI-40 / UP R.R. under
Location.5 Mile S. of Western
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45611, -97.52139
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Walker Ave. over I-40 / UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Ave. over I-40 / 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 Walker Ave. over I-40 / UP R.R. under carry?

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

How long is Walker Ave. over I-40 / UP R.R. under?

The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Ave. over I-40 / UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.