US Bridges

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 & UP R.R. Und

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3.0 MI W SH17 · Structure no. 161640000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 & UP R.R. Und is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 & UP R.R. Und in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 74 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 & UP R.R. Und
Location3.0 MI W SH17
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.80827, -98.25507
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 & UP R.R. Und built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 & UP R.R. Und 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 & UP R.R. Und carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 & UP R.R. Und?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey a Tp (I-44) over U.S. 277 & UP R.R. Und?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.