US Bridges

I-44 NB over NS258 &aban. UP R.R. Und

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 2.2 MI.NE.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 161600000000000

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

About this bridge

I-44 NB over NS258 &aban. UP R.R. Und is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 NB over NS258 &aban. UP R.R. Und 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 NB
CrossesNS258 &aban. UP R.R. Und
Location2.2 MI.NE.JCT.US281B
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.58221, -98.38768
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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 and railroad
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$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 NB over NS258 &aban. UP R.R. Und built?

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

What condition is I-44 NB over NS258 &aban. UP R.R. Und 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 NB over NS258 &aban. UP R.R. Und carry?

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

How long is I-44 NB over NS258 &aban. UP R.R. Und?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 NB over NS258 &aban. UP R.R. Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.