US Bridges

I-35 SB over Harrison Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2.5 MI N of JCT I44 · Structure no. 205310000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 SB over Harrison Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 SB over Harrison Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 42,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,400 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-35 SB
CrossesHarrison Creek
Location2.5 MI N of JCT I44
RouteInterstate 35
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.57605, -97.44523
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,750 (2022)
Projected traffic68,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 SB over Harrison Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 SB over Harrison Creek 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 SB over Harrison Creek carry?

About 42,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 SB over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 SB over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.