US Bridges

I-35 SB over Spring Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2.9 MI N of Turnpike · Structure no. 205350000000000

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
29,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 SB over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 SB 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 29,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,440 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-35 SB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.9 MI N of Turnpike
RouteInterstate 35
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.64712, -97.42499
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,650 (2022)
Projected traffic47,440 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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 SB over Spring Creek built?

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

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

About 29,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 SB 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 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 SB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.