US Bridges

I-35 SB over BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 5.4 MI N Cleveland CO · Structure no. 217080000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 SB over BNSF R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 SB over BNSF R.R. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 68,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,440 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesI-35 SB
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location5.4 MI N Cleveland CO
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates35.45418, -97.48981
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,400 (2022)
Projected traffic109,440 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 SB over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 SB over BNSF R.R. 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 I-35 SB over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 68,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 SB over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 SB over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.