US Bridges

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 4.8 MI E US62 · Structure no. 161040000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 under in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,920 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey a Tp (I-44)
CrossesU.S. 277 under
Location4.8 MI E US62
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.78222, -98.30472
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2022)
Projected traffic25,920 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 under built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 under carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 under?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.