US Bridges

S Cedar ST over I-40 under

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 0.48 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 161120000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Cedar ST over I-40 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Cedar ST over I-40 under in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Cedar ST
CrossesI-40 under
Location0.48 E JCT US-59
RouteCity Street 0
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.44776, -94.7967
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Cedar ST over I-40 under built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Cedar ST over I-40 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Cedar ST over I-40 under carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Cedar ST over I-40 under?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Cedar ST over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.