US Bridges

I-40 over Arkansas River

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · Sequoyah-Muskogee CO · Structure no. 170510000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,003 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Arkansas River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-40 over Arkansas River in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,440 by 2042. The structure is 2,003 ft (610.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesArkansas River
LocationSequoyah-Muskogee CO
RouteInterstate 40
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.48791, -95.0939
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,003 ft (610.6 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2022)
Projected traffic25,440 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$26.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-40 over Arkansas River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over Arkansas River carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 2,003 ft (610.6 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.