US Bridges

I-35 N.B. over Oklahoma River

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI N Cleveland CO · Structure no. 213560000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
802 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
67,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 N.B. over Oklahoma River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 N.B. over Oklahoma River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 67,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,720 by 2042. The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-35 N.B.
CrossesOklahoma River
Location5.6 MI N Cleveland CO
RouteInterstate 35
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46003, -97.4915
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length802 ft (244.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,950 (2022)
Projected traffic108,720 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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$10.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 N.B. over Oklahoma River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 N.B. over Oklahoma River 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 N.B. over Oklahoma River carry?

About 67,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 N.B. over Oklahoma River?

The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 N.B. over Oklahoma River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.