US Bridges

I-44 over U.S. 281 Bus. under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3.3 Mi.N. Jct. SH36 · Structure no. 161490000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over U.S. 281 Bus. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 over U.S. 281 Bus. 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 5 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesU.S. 281 Bus. under
Location3.3 Mi.N. Jct. SH36
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.55372, -98.40477
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over U.S. 281 Bus. under built?

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

What condition is I-44 over U.S. 281 Bus. 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 over U.S. 281 Bus. under carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over U.S. 281 Bus. under?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over U.S. 281 Bus. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.