US Bridges

I-44 Ramp S-W over U.S. 281B NB under

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · JCT U.S. 62 & I-44 · Structure no. 306320000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 Ramp S-W over U.S. 281B NB under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 Ramp S-W over U.S. 281B NB under in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,320 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 Ramp S-W
CrossesU.S. 281B NB under
LocationJCT U.S. 62 & I-44
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.62, -98.38722
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2022)
Projected traffic14,320 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 Ramp S-W over U.S. 281B NB under built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 Ramp S-W over U.S. 281B NB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 Ramp S-W over U.S. 281B NB under carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 Ramp S-W over U.S. 281B NB under?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 Ramp S-W over U.S. 281B NB under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.