US Bridges

I-35 SB to I-40 EB over UP R.R. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · N. Edge Ft. Smith Jct. · Structure no. 253480000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,247
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 SB to I-40 EB over UP R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 SB to I-40 EB over UP R.R. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,247 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,795 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-35 SB to I-40 EB
CrossesUP R.R. under
LocationN. Edge Ft. Smith Jct.
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46926, -97.46827
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,247 (2022)
Projected traffic22,795 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 SB to I-40 EB over UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 SB to I-40 EB over UP R.R. 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 I-35 SB to I-40 EB over UP R.R. under carry?

About 14,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 SB to I-40 EB over UP R.R. under?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 SB to I-40 EB over UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.