US Bridges

E1685 over I-35 under

Fair

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 4.8 MI N Murray C/L · Structure no. 170230000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1685 over I-35 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1685 over I-35 under in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesE1685
CrossesI-35 under
Location4.8 MI N Murray C/L
RouteCounty Highway E1685
Coordinates34.57208, -97.19963
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E1685 over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is E1685 over I-35 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does E1685 over I-35 under carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is E1685 over I-35 under?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E1685 over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.