US Bridges

I-44 SB over Road to Gate 1 under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 11.4 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 300280000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 SB over Road to Gate 1 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 SB over Road to Gate 1 under in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,560 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 SB
CrossesRoad to Gate 1 under
Location11.4 MI N of SH 36
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.66013, -98.38247
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2022)
Projected traffic18,560 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$4.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 SB over Road to Gate 1 under built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 SB over Road to Gate 1 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 SB over Road to Gate 1 under carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 SB over Road to Gate 1 under?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 SB over Road to Gate 1 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.