US Bridges

I-235 SB over LINCOLN/I-235RMP/BNSF

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI N of I-40 · Structure no. 224180000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
968 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
40,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-235 SB over LINCOLN/I-235RMP/BNSF is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-235 SB over LINCOLN/I-235RMP/BNSF 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 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 40,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,560 by 2042. The structure is 968 ft (295 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-235 SB
CrossesLINCOLN/I-235RMP/BNSF
Location0.6 MI N of I-40
RouteInterstate 235
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46761, -97.50172
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length968 ft (295 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,350 (2022)
Projected traffic64,560 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$10.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-235 SB over LINCOLN/I-235RMP/BNSF built?

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

What condition is I-235 SB over LINCOLN/I-235RMP/BNSF 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 I-235 SB over LINCOLN/I-235RMP/BNSF carry?

About 40,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-235 SB over LINCOLN/I-235RMP/BNSF?

The structure is 968 ft (295 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-235 SB over LINCOLN/I-235RMP/BNSF?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.