FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-235 NB

Carrying I-235 NB over DEEP FORK CREEK

5 N I-40, Oklahoma, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-235 NB

The I-235 NB bridge in Oklahoma, Oklahoma carries I-235 NB over DEEP FORK CREEK. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 65.8 meters (216 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75,510 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-235 NB compares

▲ 17.0
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Oklahoma bridges
1,216
Bridges in Oklahoma · 68 in Poor condition
I-235 NB 49.4 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
49.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
65.8 m (216 ft)
Deck Width
20.1 m (66 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75,510 vehicles/day
Structure Number
307180000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-235 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-235 NB against other structures in Oklahoma and across Oklahoma. Oklahoma bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-235 NB?

I-235 NB in Oklahoma, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-235 NB inspected?

I-235 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 75,510 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-235 NB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-235 NB?

I-235 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-235 NB?

I-235 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-235 NB and does age affect safety?

I-235 NB was built in 2021, making it 5 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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