US Bridges

I-44 Ramp S-W over I-44 SB under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · JCT.I-44 & US62 · Structure no. 135040000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 Ramp S-W over I-44 SB under is a concrete slab carrying I-44 Ramp S-W over I-44 SB under in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 Ramp S-W
CrossesI-44 SB under
LocationJCT.I-44 & US62
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.62278, -98.38861
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2022)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 Ramp S-W over I-44 SB under built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-44 Ramp S-W over I-44 SB 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-44 Ramp S-W over I-44 SB under carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 Ramp S-W over I-44 SB under?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 Ramp S-W over I-44 SB under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.