I-35 over Rush Creek
FairGarvin County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI S SH-19 · Structure no. 175680000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-35 over Rush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 over Rush Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 17,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,600 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-35 over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-35 over Rush Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-35 over Rush Creek carry?
About 17,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-35 over Rush Creek?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I-35 over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.