US Bridges

Sooner Rd. SB over I-35 Ramps S&n -E under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI N I-35 & I-44 · Structure no. 208620000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
407 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sooner Rd. SB over I-35 Ramps S&n -E under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sooner Rd. SB over I-35 Ramps S&n -E under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSooner Rd. SB
CrossesI-35 Ramps S&n -E under
Location4.5 MI N I-35 & I-44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.59889, -97.42528
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sooner Rd. SB over I-35 Ramps S&n -E under built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sooner Rd. SB over I-35 Ramps S&n -E 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 Sooner Rd. SB over I-35 Ramps S&n -E under carry?

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

How long is Sooner Rd. SB over I-35 Ramps S&n -E under?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sooner Rd. SB over I-35 Ramps S&n -E under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.