US Bridges

I-35 over 5th St. under

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 11 MI N Mcclain C/L · Structure no. 169650000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over 5th St. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 over 5th St. under in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 113,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,600 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
Crosses5th St. under
Location11 MI N Mcclain C/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.34353, -97.49395
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,500 (2022)
Projected traffic181,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$4.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over 5th St. under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-35 over 5th St. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 over 5th St. under carry?

About 113,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over 5th St. under?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 over 5th St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.