US Bridges

I-44 SB over Carver Ave &abandn R.R.

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 4.9 MI.NE.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 161820000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
432 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 SB over Carver Ave &abandn R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 SB over Carver Ave &abandn R.R. in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,680 by 2042. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 SB
CrossesCarver Ave &abandn R.R.
Location4.9 MI.NE.JCT.US281B
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.61701, -98.38579
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2022)
Projected traffic17,680 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$9.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 SB over Carver Ave &abandn R.R. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-44 SB over Carver Ave &abandn R.R. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 SB over Carver Ave &abandn R.R. carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 SB over Carver Ave &abandn R.R.?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 SB over Carver Ave &abandn R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.