US Bridges

S Roland Rd. over I-40 under

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 0.8 E JCT US-64 · Structure no. 173400000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Roland Rd. over I-40 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Roland Rd. over I-40 under in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Roland Rd.
CrossesI-40 under
Location0.8 E JCT US-64
RouteCounty Highway 6836C
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.41236, -94.5134
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,200 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$4.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Roland Rd. over I-40 under built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Roland 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 S Roland Rd. over I-40 under carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Roland Rd. over I-40 under?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S Roland Rd. over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.