US Bridges

I-35 over BNSF R.R. & Rd. under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2.1 MI N Cleveland CO · Structure no. 231040000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
119,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over BNSF R.R. & Rd. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 over BNSF R.R. & Rd. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 119,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,840 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-35
CrossesBNSF R.R. & Rd. under
Location2.1 MI N Cleveland CO
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates35.40964, -97.49289
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,900 (2022)
Projected traffic191,840 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$7.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 over BNSF R.R. & Rd. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-35 over BNSF R.R. & Rd. under carry?

About 119,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 over BNSF R.R. & Rd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.