US Bridges

Turnpike Ramp over Turner Tp (I-44) under

Fair

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 31.3 MI N E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 130830000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Ramp over Turner Tp (I-44) under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Ramp over Turner Tp (I-44) 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 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,880 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Ramp
CrossesTurner Tp (I-44) under
Location31.3 MI N E JCT I-35
RouteInterstate 44
CountyLincoln County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.71793, -96.88901
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2022)
Projected traffic22,880 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike Ramp over Turner Tp (I-44) under built?

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

What condition is Turnpike Ramp over Turner Tp (I-44) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Turnpike Ramp over Turner Tp (I-44) under carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Ramp over Turner Tp (I-44) under?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Ramp over Turner Tp (I-44) under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.