US Bridges

NS-210 St. Francis over I-40 under

Fair

Washita County, Oklahoma · 7.0 MI E Beckham C/L · Structure no. 165500000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NS-210 St. Francis over I-40 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NS-210 St. Francis over I-40 under in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNS-210 St. Francis
CrossesI-40 under
Location7.0 MI E Beckham C/L
RouteCounty Highway N2100
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.42139, -99.24083
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2022)
Projected traffic162 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NS-210 St. Francis over I-40 under built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is NS-210 St. Francis 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NS-210 St. Francis over I-40 under carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NS-210 St. Francis over I-40 under?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NS-210 St. Francis over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.