US Bridges

NE 13th St. over I-235 under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI N of I-40 · Structure no. 220620000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 13th St. over I-235 under is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 13th St. over I-235 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 13th St.
CrossesI-235 under
Location1.8 MI N of I-40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.48247, -97.51029
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 13th St. over I-235 under built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 13th St. over I-235 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NE 13th St. over I-235 under carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 13th St. over I-235 under?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns NE 13th St. over I-235 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.