US Bridges

Turner Tp (I-44) over Slwc R.R. under

Good

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 23.6 MI N E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 130710000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turner Tp (I-44) over Slwc R.R. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner Tp (I-44) over Slwc R.R. under in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,840 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner Tp (I-44)
CrossesSlwc R.R. under
Location23.6 MI N E JCT I-35
RouteInterstate 44
CountyLincoln County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.68899, -97.02139
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2022)
Projected traffic39,840 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Tp (I-44) over Slwc R.R. under built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Tp (I-44) over Slwc 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Tp (I-44) over Slwc R.R. under carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Turner Tp (I-44) over Slwc R.R. under?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Tp (I-44) over Slwc R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.