US Bridges

I-35 over S. Canadian Oflow

Fair

McClain County, Oklahoma · .3 MI S Clev. C/L · Structure no. 220080000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over S. Canadian Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 over S. Canadian Oflow in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 28,100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,960 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesI-35
CrossesS. Canadian Oflow
Location.3 MI S Clev. C/L
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates35.18392, -97.49304
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,100 (2022)
Projected traffic44,960 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over S. Canadian Oflow built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 over S. Canadian Oflow 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 I-35 over S. Canadian Oflow carry?

About 28,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over S. Canadian Oflow?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 over S. Canadian Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.