US Bridges

S.H. 74 WB over I-35 under

Fair

McClain County, Oklahoma · JCT I-35 & SH 74 · Structure no. 173380000000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 74 WB over I-35 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 74 WB over I-35 under in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 5,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,817 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 74 WB
CrossesI-35 under
LocationJCT I-35 & SH 74
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates34.98306, -97.37222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,540 (2022)
Projected traffic5,817 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 74 WB over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is S.H. 74 WB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 74 WB over I-35 under carry?

About 5,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 74 WB over I-35 under?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 74 WB over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.