US Bridges

Tecumseh Rd. over I-35 under

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 5.3 MI N Mc Clain C/L · Structure no. 248220000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tecumseh Rd. over I-35 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tecumseh Rd. over I-35 under in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTecumseh Rd.
CrossesI-35 under
Location5.3 MI N Mc Clain C/L
RouteCity Street 9140
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.26186, -97.48588
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tecumseh Rd. over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tecumseh Rd. 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 Tecumseh Rd. over I-35 under carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tecumseh Rd. over I-35 under?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Tecumseh Rd. over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.