US Bridges

NE 36th St. over I-35 under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI N of E JCT-I40 · Structure no. 141180000000000

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

About this bridge

NE 36th St. over I-35 under is a concrete continuous frame carrying NE 36th St. over I-35 under 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 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 36th St.
CrossesI-35 under
Location2.8 MI N of E JCT-I40
RouteCity Street 9540
Coordinates35.50777, -97.46065
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 36th St. over I-35 under built?

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

What condition is NE 36th St. over I-35 under 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 NE 36th St. over I-35 under carry?

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

How long is NE 36th St. over I-35 under?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns NE 36th St. over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.