US Bridges

I-35 Frontage Rd. over Spring Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2.9 MI N Turnpike · Structure no. 205340000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
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 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesI-35 Frontage Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.9 MI N Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 35
Coordinates35.64713, -97.4253
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating37 US tons

Structure

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 traffic2,750 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 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 Frontage Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,750 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.