US Bridges

S.H. 36 over I-44 under

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 1.6 N Ok. Texas Line · Structure no. 157960000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 36 over I-44 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 36 over I-44 under in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 36
CrossesI-44 under
Location1.6 N Ok. Texas Line
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.11694, -98.52056
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 36 over I-44 under built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 36 over I-44 under 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 36 over I-44 under carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 36 over I-44 under?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 36 over I-44 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.