US Bridges

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over S.H. 76 under

Fair

McClain County, Oklahoma · 3.0 MI S SH37 · Structure no. 157750000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over S.H. 76 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey a Tp (I-44) over S.H. 76 under in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,840 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 88 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)
CrossesS.H. 76 under
Location3.0 MI S SH37
RouteInterstate 44
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.24898, -97.65342
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2022)
Projected traffic27,840 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey a Tp (I-44) over S.H. 76 under built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over S.H. 76 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey a Tp (I-44) over S.H. 76 under carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over S.H. 76 under?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey a Tp (I-44) over S.H. 76 under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.