US Bridges

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over UP R.R. under

Good

Grady County, Oklahoma · T.P.BR.NO.26.46 · Structure no. 161500000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over UP R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey a Tp (I-44) over UP R.R. under in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,880 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey a Tp (I-44)
CrossesUP R.R. under
LocationT.P.BR.NO.26.46
RouteInterstate 44
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.02812, -97.92543
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2022)
Projected traffic30,880 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey a Tp (I-44) over UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over UP R.R. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey a Tp (I-44) over UP R.R. under carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over UP R.R. under?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey a Tp (I-44) over UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.