I-35 S.B. over Black Bear Creek
FairNoble County, Oklahoma · 5.1 MI N JCT US 77 · Structure no. 153780000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 341 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-35 S.B. over Black Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 S.B. over Black Bear Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-35 S.B. over Black Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is I-35 S.B. over Black Bear Creek 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 I-35 S.B. over Black Bear Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I-35 S.B. over Black Bear Creek?
The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-35 S.B. over Black Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.