US Bridges

E1420 over I-35 under

Good

McClain County, Oklahoma · 7.5 MI N Garvin C/L · Structure no. 170060000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1420 over I-35 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1420 over I-35 under in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1420
CrossesI-35 under
Location7.5 MI N Garvin C/L
RouteCounty Highway E1420
Coordinates34.95694, -97.36861
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 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 E1420 over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1420 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E1420 over I-35 under carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is E1420 over I-35 under?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1420 over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.