US Bridges

S.H. 99 over I-40 under

Good

Seminole County, Oklahoma · I-40 & S.H. 99 Jct. · Structure no. 265230000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 99 over I-40 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 99 over I-40 under in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,680 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesS.H. 99
CrossesI-40 under
LocationI-40 & S.H. 99 Jct.
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.38333, -96.67132
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic11,680 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 99 over I-40 under built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 99 over I-40 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 99 over I-40 under carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 99 over I-40 under?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 99 over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.