US Bridges

Wilshire Blvd. over I-35 under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 203080000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilshire Blvd. over I-35 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilshire Blvd. over I-35 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilshire Blvd.
CrossesI-35 under
Location0.6 MI N I-44
RouteCity Street 9600
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.55099, -97.45665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilshire Blvd. over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilshire Blvd. 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 Wilshire Blvd. over I-35 under carry?

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

How long is Wilshire Blvd. over I-35 under?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Wilshire Blvd. over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.