US Bridges

I-35 Nb/ I-40 EB over FAU 9421 (eastern) under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · Eastern Avenue · Structure no. 262960000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 Nb/ I-40 EB over FAU 9421 (eastern) under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 Nb/ I-40 EB over FAU 9421 (eastern) under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 60,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,560 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-35 Nb/ I-40 EB
CrossesFAU 9421 (eastern) under
LocationEastern Avenue
RouteInterstate 35
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46278, -97.47709
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,350 (2022)
Projected traffic96,560 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 Nb/ I-40 EB over FAU 9421 (eastern) under built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 Nb/ I-40 EB over FAU 9421 (eastern) 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 Nb/ I-40 EB over FAU 9421 (eastern) under carry?

About 60,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 Nb/ I-40 EB over FAU 9421 (eastern) under?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 Nb/ I-40 EB over FAU 9421 (eastern) under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.