US Bridges

N4540 RD over I-40 under

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 10.01 E Muskogee C/L · Structure no. 170070000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4540 RD over I-40 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4540 RD over I-40 under in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN4540 RD
CrossesI-40 under
Location10.01 E Muskogee C/L
RouteCounty Highway N4540
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46653, -94.93532
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks19%
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N4540 RD over I-40 under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4540 RD 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 N4540 RD over I-40 under carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is N4540 RD over I-40 under?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4540 RD over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.