US Bridges

I-35 over Coffee Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2.6 MI N JCT SH 66 · Structure no. 140720000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Coffee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Coffee Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 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 48,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,960 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location2.6 MI N JCT SH 66
RouteInterstate 35
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.69124, -97.41593
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 (13.8 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 traffic48,100 (2022)
Projected traffic76,960 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-35 over Coffee 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 February 2024.

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

About 48,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-35 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.