US Bridges

NE 5th St. Ramp over I-235 under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI N of I-40 · Structure no. 223770000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 5th St. Ramp over I-235 under is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 5th St. Ramp over I-235 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 5th St. Ramp
CrossesI-235 under
Location1.2 MI N of I-40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.47355, -97.50731
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 5th St. Ramp over I-235 under built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 5th St. Ramp 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 5th St. Ramp over I-235 under carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 5th St. Ramp over I-235 under?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE 5th St. Ramp over I-235 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.