US Bridges

FAU 9506 NE 16 ST over I-35 under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.3 MI N of E JCT I40 · Structure no. 143780000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9506 NE 16 ST over I-35 under is a steel frame carrying FAU 9506 NE 16 ST over I-35 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 9506 NE 16 ST
CrossesI-35 under
Location1.3 MI N of E JCT I40
RouteCity Street 9506
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.48594, -97.46539
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 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$4.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 9506 NE 16 ST over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 9506 NE 16 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 FAU 9506 NE 16 ST over I-35 under carry?

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

How long is FAU 9506 NE 16 ST over I-35 under?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 9506 NE 16 ST over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.