US Bridges

Bailey B Tp (I-44) over S.H. 36 under

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · SH 36 & I-44 JCT · Structure no. 160510000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey B Tp (I-44) over S.H. 36 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey B Tp (I-44) over S.H. 36 under in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBailey B Tp (I-44)
CrossesS.H. 36 under
LocationSH 36 & I-44 JCT
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.50713, -98.41263
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey B Tp (I-44) over S.H. 36 under built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Bailey B Tp (I-44) over S.H. 36 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey B Tp (I-44) over S.H. 36 under carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Bailey B Tp (I-44) over S.H. 36 under?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey B Tp (I-44) over S.H. 36 under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.