US Bridges

I-44 over S.H. 7 under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3.1 MI.NE.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 161340000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over S.H. 7 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 over S.H. 7 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 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesS.H. 7 under
Location3.1 MI.NE.JCT.US281B
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59409, -98.37861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2022)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over S.H. 7 under built?

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

What condition is I-44 over S.H. 7 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 over S.H. 7 under carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over S.H. 7 under?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over S.H. 7 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.