US Bridges

I-44 SB over Wolf Creek Oflow

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 2.5 Mi.N. Jct. SH 36 · Structure no. 157570000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 SB over Wolf Creek Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 SB over Wolf Creek Oflow in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 SB
CrossesWolf Creek Oflow
Location2.5 Mi.N. Jct. SH 36
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.54462, -98.41255
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 SB over Wolf Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 SB over Wolf Creek Oflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 SB over Wolf Creek Oflow carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 SB over Wolf Creek Oflow?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 SB over Wolf Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.