US Bridges

I-44 SB over U.S. 281B NB under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · JCT.US62 & US277 · Structure no. 160830000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 SB over U.S. 281B NB under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 SB over U.S. 281B NB under in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 6 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,360 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 SB
CrossesU.S. 281B NB under
LocationJCT.US62 & US277
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.61896, -98.38836
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2022)
Projected traffic35,360 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-44 SB over U.S. 281B NB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 SB over U.S. 281B NB under carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.