US Bridges

Cache Rd. W-N I-44 over I-44 NB Ramp S-W under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.9 Mi. E. Sheridan · Structure no. 135200000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cache Rd. W-N I-44 over I-44 NB Ramp S-W under is a concrete continuous frame carrying Cache Rd. W-N I-44 over I-44 NB Ramp S-W under in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, 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 30,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,120 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCache Rd. W-N I-44
CrossesI-44 NB Ramp S-W under
Location1.9 Mi. E. Sheridan
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.62278, -98.3892
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,700 (2022)
Projected traffic49,120 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cache Rd. W-N I-44 over I-44 NB Ramp S-W under built?

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

What condition is Cache Rd. W-N I-44 over I-44 NB Ramp S-W 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 Cache Rd. W-N I-44 over I-44 NB Ramp S-W under carry?

About 30,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cache Rd. W-N I-44 over I-44 NB Ramp S-W under?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cache Rd. W-N I-44 over I-44 NB Ramp S-W under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.