US Bridges

I-35 NB over S.H. 53 under

Good

Carter County, Oklahoma · 9.2 MI N JCT SH142 · Structure no. 226370000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 NB over S.H. 53 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 NB over S.H. 53 under in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,640 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-35 NB
CrossesS.H. 53 under
Location9.2 MI N JCT SH142
RouteInterstate 35
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.33253, -97.15225
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2022)
Projected traffic24,640 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 NB over S.H. 53 under built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 NB over S.H. 53 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 NB over S.H. 53 under carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 NB over S.H. 53 under?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 NB over S.H. 53 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.