US Bridges

I-40 over S.H. 9A under

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 6 MI E JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 157240000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over S.H. 9A under is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 over S.H. 9A under in Pottawatomie 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 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-40
CrossesS.H. 9A under
Location6 MI E JCT SH 18
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.384, -96.80728
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2022)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over S.H. 9A under built?

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

What condition is I-40 over S.H. 9A 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over S.H. 9A under carry?

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over S.H. 9A under?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over S.H. 9A under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.