US Bridges

I-44 SB over Co. Rd. EW169 under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.9 Mi.N. JCT.US281B · Structure no. 160040000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 SB over Co. Rd. EW169 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-44 SB over Co. Rd. EW169 under in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 SB
CrossesCo. Rd. EW169 under
Location0.9 Mi.N. JCT.US281B
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.56517, -98.39574
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 SB over Co. Rd. EW169 under built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 SB over Co. Rd. EW169 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 I-44 SB over Co. Rd. EW169 under carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 SB over Co. Rd. EW169 under?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 SB over Co. Rd. EW169 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.