US Bridges

Co. Rd. over I-44 under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.0 Mi.N. S.H. 36 · Structure no. 157920000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. over I-44 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying Co. Rd. over I-44 under 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd.
CrossesI-44 under
Location1.0 Mi.N. S.H. 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.52167, -98.4125
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. over I-44 under built?

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

What condition is Co. Rd. over I-44 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. over I-44 under carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. over I-44 under?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. over I-44 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.