US Bridges

I-40 WB over N. Canadian River Oflow

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 6.1E of Oklahoma C/L · Structure no. 281700000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over N. Canadian River Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over N. Canadian River Oflow in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 16,950 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,120 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesN. Canadian River Oflow
Location6.1E of Oklahoma C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.37789, -97.03631
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,950 (2022)
Projected traffic27,120 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over N. Canadian River Oflow built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB over N. Canadian River Oflow 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over N. Canadian River Oflow carry?

About 16,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over N. Canadian River Oflow?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over N. Canadian River Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.