US Bridges

S.H. 153 over I-35 under

Fair

Love County, Oklahoma · 5.3 MI N Tx S/L · Structure no. 155470000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 153 over I-35 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.H. 153 over I-35 under in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 153
CrossesI-35 under
Location5.3 MI N Tx S/L
RouteState Highway 153
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.7952, -97.13507
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 153 over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 153 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 S.H. 153 over I-35 under carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 153 over I-35 under?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 153 over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.