US Bridges

I-44 SB over S.H. 49 under

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · JCT.I-44 & SH49 · Structure no. 157600000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 SB over S.H. 49 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 SB over S.H. 49 under in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,280 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 SB
CrossesS.H. 49 under
LocationJCT.I-44 & SH49
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.71111, -98.3978
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2022)
Projected traffic15,280 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 SB over S.H. 49 under built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-44 SB over S.H. 49 under 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 SB over S.H. 49 under carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-44 SB over S.H. 49 under?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 SB over S.H. 49 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.