US Bridges

I-35 NB over NE 63rd St. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 5 MI N of E JCT I-40 · Structure no. 141590000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 NB over NE 63rd St. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 NB over NE 63rd St. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 34,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,680 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesI-35 NB
CrossesNE 63rd St. under
Location5 MI N of E JCT I-40
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates35.53655, -97.46057
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,800 (2022)
Projected traffic55,680 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 NB over NE 63rd St. under built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is I-35 NB over NE 63rd St. 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 I-35 NB over NE 63rd St. under carry?

About 34,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 NB over NE 63rd St. under?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 NB over NE 63rd St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.