US Bridges

I-35 over FAU 9500 NE 10 ST under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI N of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 144100000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over FAU 9500 NE 10 ST under is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-35 over FAU 9500 NE 10 ST 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 73,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,280 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesFAU 9500 NE 10 ST under
Location0.8 MI N of JCT I-40
RouteInterstate 35
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.47841, -97.46522
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,300 (2022)
Projected traffic117,280 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over FAU 9500 NE 10 ST under built?

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

What condition is I-35 over FAU 9500 NE 10 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 over FAU 9500 NE 10 ST under carry?

About 73,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over FAU 9500 NE 10 ST under?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 over FAU 9500 NE 10 ST under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.