I-35 SB over Red River
FairLove County, Oklahoma · Tex-Ok S/L · Structure no. 166440000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,272 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,201
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
I-35 SB over Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 SB over Red River in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 24,201 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,680 by 2042. The structure is 1,272 ft (387.7 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-35 SB over Red River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I-35 SB over Red River 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-35 SB over Red River carry?
About 24,201 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I-35 SB over Red River?
The structure is 1,272 ft (387.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I-35 SB over Red River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.