US Bridges

Texas Turn Around over I-35 under (n.Bridge Und

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI N of E JCT I40 · Structure no. 141100000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Turn Around over I-35 under (n.Bridge Und is a concrete continuous slab carrying Texas Turn Around over I-35 under (n.Bridge Und in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Turn Around
CrossesI-35 under (n.Bridge Und
Location1.8 MI N of E JCT I40
RouteCity Street 9520
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.49361, -97.46528
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Texas Turn Around over I-35 under (n.Bridge Und built?

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

What condition is Texas Turn Around over I-35 under (n.Bridge Und 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 Texas Turn Around over I-35 under (n.Bridge Und carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Texas Turn Around over I-35 under (n.Bridge Und?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Turn Around over I-35 under (n.Bridge Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.