US Bridges

I-40 WB over BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 5.49 E Okfuskee C/L · Structure no. 157940000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over BNSF R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over BNSF R.R. under in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 6 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location5.49 E Okfuskee C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.43312, -95.99059
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2022)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB over BNSF R.R. under 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.