US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over BNSF R.R. under

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 48.50 Mi.Ne of Tp.Gate · Structure no. 138740000000000

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

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over BNSF R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over BNSF R.R. 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 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,840 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location48.50 Mi.Ne of Tp.Gate
RouteInterstate 44
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.63452, -95.13035
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2022)
Projected traffic31,840 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Rogers TPI-44 over BNSF R.R. 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 BNSF R.R. 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 BNSF R.R. under carry?

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

How long is Will Rogers TPI-44 over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.