US Bridges

I-44 SB over Bishop RD EW-168 under

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.9 MI.NE.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 160260000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 SB over Bishop RD EW-168 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 SB over Bishop RD EW-168 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 SB
CrossesBishop RD EW-168 under
Location1.9 MI.NE.JCT.US281B
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.57965, -98.39117
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 SB over Bishop RD EW-168 under built?

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

What condition is I-44 SB over Bishop RD EW-168 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 SB over Bishop RD EW-168 under carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 SB over Bishop RD EW-168 under?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 SB over Bishop RD EW-168 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.