US Bridges

I-44 Ramp W-S over U.S. 281B SB under

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Comanche County, Oklahoma · Jct. US62 & US277 · Structure no. 160410000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 Ramp W-S over U.S. 281B SB under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 Ramp W-S over U.S. 281B SB 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,320 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 Ramp W-S
CrossesU.S. 281B SB under
LocationJct. US62 & US277
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.62087, -98.3895
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2022)
Projected traffic14,320 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 Ramp W-S over U.S. 281B SB under built?

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

What condition is I-44 Ramp W-S over U.S. 281B SB 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 Ramp W-S over U.S. 281B SB under carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 Ramp W-S over U.S. 281B SB under?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 Ramp W-S over U.S. 281B SB under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.