US Bridges

Turner Tp (I-44) over U.S. 177 under

Fair

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI N JCT SH 66 · Structure no. 131010000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turner Tp (I-44) over U.S. 177 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner Tp (I-44) over U.S. 177 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,400 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTurner Tp (I-44)
CrossesU.S. 177 under
Location0.8 MI N JCT SH 66
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates35.69016, -97.01757
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic38,400 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Tp (I-44) over U.S. 177 under built?

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

What condition is Turner Tp (I-44) over U.S. 177 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Tp (I-44) over U.S. 177 under carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Turner Tp (I-44) over U.S. 177 under?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Tp (I-44) over U.S. 177 under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.