US Bridges

Bender RD over I-35 under

Good

Kay County, Oklahoma · 8.1 N JCT S.H. 11 · Structure no. 315940000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bender RD over I-35 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bender RD over I-35 under in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBender RD
CrossesI-35 under
Location8.1 N JCT S.H. 11
RouteCounty Highway 3614C
Coordinates36.92694, -97.34944
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bender RD over I-35 under built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bender 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bender RD over I-35 under carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bender RD over I-35 under?

The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bender RD over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.