US Bridges

I-35 over U.S. 77 & BNSF RR under

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Love County, Oklahoma · 8.1N of Texas S/L · Structure no. 276260000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
657 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over U.S. 77 & BNSF RR under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 over U.S. 77 & BNSF RR under in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,720 by 2042. The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesU.S. 77 & BNSF RR under
Location8.1N of Texas S/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.83333, -97.13
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length657 ft (200.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2022)
Projected traffic22,720 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over U.S. 77 & BNSF RR under built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 over U.S. 77 & BNSF RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 over U.S. 77 & BNSF RR under carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over U.S. 77 & BNSF RR under?

The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 over U.S. 77 & BNSF RR under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.