S.H. 53 (east) over I-35 Under
Carter County, Oklahoma · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S.H. 53 (east) over I-35 Under in Carter County, Oklahoma, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 197 of the 337 inventoried bridges in Carter County rated fair (58.5%); 16 (4.7%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel frame |
| Length | about 229 ft |
| Location | 7.0 Mi N Jct SH142 |
| NBI structure number | 175600000000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oklahoma department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Carter County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-35 over Sewer Creek | 1965 | 32,700 | Fair |
| I-35 over Creek | 1965 | 32,400 | Fair |
| I-35 over Creek | 1965 | 32,200 | Fair |
| I-35 over Creek | 1965 | 31,200 | Good |
| I-35 over Tulip Creek | 1968 | 30,800 | Good |
| I-35 over Tulip Creek | 1968 | 30,800 | Good |
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