US Bridges

Canute Rd. over I-40 under

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 5.0 MI E Beckham C/L · Structure no. 169890000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canute Rd. over I-40 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canute Rd. over I-40 under in Washita 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCanute Rd.
CrossesI-40 under
Location5.0 MI E Beckham C/L
RouteCounty Highway N2080
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.42528, -99.27583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2022)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canute Rd. over I-40 under built?

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

What condition is Canute Rd. over I-40 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Canute Rd. over I-40 under carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Canute Rd. over I-40 under?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Canute Rd. over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.