US Bridges

S.H. 37 over I-35 under

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 9.4 MI N Mcclain C/L · Structure no. 170210000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 37 over I-35 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 37 over I-35 under in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,400 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesI-35 under
Location9.4 MI N Mcclain C/L
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates35.33374, -97.49054
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 37 over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is S.H. 37 over I-35 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 S.H. 37 over I-35 under carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 37 over I-35 under?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 37 over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.