US Bridges

I-40 WB over Old U.S. 270 under

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 7.6 Mi. E. Okla. C/L · Structure no. 313700000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Old U.S. 270 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over Old U.S. 270 under in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,200 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesOld U.S. 270 under
Location7.6 Mi. E. Okla. C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.38222, -97.00972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2022)
Projected traffic53,200 by 2042
Trucks34%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over Old U.S. 270 under built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB over Old U.S. 270 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over Old U.S. 270 under carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Old U.S. 270 under?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Old U.S. 270 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.