US Bridges

U.S. 77 over I-35 under

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · US 77; @ JCT I-35 · Structure no. 153590000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 over I-35 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. 77 over I-35 under in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesI-35 under
LocationUS 77; @ JCT I-35
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates36.27503, -97.32796
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 77 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.