US Bridges

Shields Ave. SB over I-35 Frontage Rd. under

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · Old 77 · Structure no. 278040000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
411 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shields Ave. SB over I-35 Frontage Rd. under is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shields Ave. SB over I-35 Frontage Rd. under in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShields Ave. SB
CrossesI-35 Frontage Rd. under
LocationOld 77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.35657, -97.49613
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
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length411 ft (125.2 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shields Ave. SB over I-35 Frontage Rd. under built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shields Ave. SB over I-35 Frontage Rd. 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 Shields Ave. SB over I-35 Frontage Rd. under carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Shields Ave. SB over I-35 Frontage Rd. under?

The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Shields Ave. SB over I-35 Frontage Rd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.