US Bridges

I-44 NB over Carver Ave & Slwc R.R.

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 4.9 MI.NE.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 161910000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
801 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
10,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 NB over Carver Ave & Slwc R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 NB over Carver Ave & Slwc R.R. in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 10,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,720 by 2042. The structure is 801 ft (244.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 NB
CrossesCarver Ave & Slwc R.R.
Location4.9 MI.NE.JCT.US281B
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.61733, -98.38571
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length801 ft (244.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,450 (2022)
Projected traffic16,720 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$8.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 NB over Carver Ave & Slwc R.R. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-44 NB over Carver Ave & Slwc R.R. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 NB over Carver Ave & Slwc R.R. carry?

About 10,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 NB over Carver Ave & Slwc R.R.?

The structure is 801 ft (244.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 NB over Carver Ave & Slwc R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.