US Bridges

Co. Rd. E205 over I-35 under

Fair

Love County, Oklahoma · 7.1 MI N JCT SH32 · Structure no. 166200000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. E205 over I-35 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. E205 over I-35 under in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. E205
CrossesI-35 under
Location7.1 MI N JCT SH32
RouteCounty Highway E2050
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.042, -97.15023
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Co. Rd. E205 over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. E205 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 Co. Rd. E205 over I-35 under carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. E205 over I-35 under?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. E205 over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.