US Bridges

I-35 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .7 MI N of JCT I44 · Structure no. 125770000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Beaver Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 74 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 85,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,800 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.7 MI N of JCT I44
RouteInterstate 35
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.5519, -97.45562
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,500 (2022)
Projected traffic136,800 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-35 over Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-35 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 85,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-35 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.