US Bridges

I-35 E. Frontage over Beaver Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 199450000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 E. Frontage over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 E. Frontage over Beaver Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35 E. Frontage
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.7 MI N I-44
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.55196, -97.4542
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 E. Frontage over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 E. Frontage over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-35 E. Frontage over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-35 E. Frontage over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-35 E. Frontage over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.