US Bridges

I-35 Frontage Rd. over Spring Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2.9 MI N Turnpike · Structure no. 205330000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 Frontage Rd. over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 Frontage Rd. over Spring 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35 Frontage Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.9 MI N Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.64712, -97.42427
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 Frontage Rd. over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is I-35 Frontage Rd. over Spring 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 Frontage Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 Frontage Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 Frontage Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.