US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over U.S. 60 under

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 6.5 MI E JCT SH 66 · Structure no. 138730000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over U.S. 60 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over U.S. 60 under in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,840 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesU.S. 60 under
Location6.5 MI E JCT SH 66
RouteInterstate 44
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.62976, -95.13669
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2022)
Projected traffic31,840 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Rogers TPI-44 over U.S. 60 under built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Will Rogers TPI-44 over U.S. 60 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Will Rogers TPI-44 over U.S. 60 under carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Will Rogers TPI-44 over U.S. 60 under?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over U.S. 60 under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.