US Bridges

S.H. 15 over I-35 under

Good

Noble County, Oklahoma · 5.4 E of Billings · Structure no. 315010000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 15 over I-35 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 15 over I-35 under in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 15
CrossesI-35 under
Location5.4 E of Billings
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates36.53559, -97.34406
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 15 over I-35 under built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 15 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 15 over I-35 under carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 15 over I-35 under?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 15 over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.