US Bridges

FAU 9440 (se 15) over I-35 under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 5.1 MI N Cleveland CO · Structure no. 236350000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9440 (se 15) over I-35 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 9440 (se 15) over I-35 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 9440 (se 15)
CrossesI-35 under
Location5.1 MI N Cleveland CO
RouteCity Street 9440
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.44997, -97.48776
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 9440 (se 15) over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 9440 (se 15) over I-35 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 9440 (se 15) over I-35 under carry?

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

How long is FAU 9440 (se 15) over I-35 under?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 9440 (se 15) over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.