US Bridges

I-44 over S. Canadian River

Fair

McClain County, Oklahoma · Mc Clain&cleveland Cl · Structure no. 260600000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,718 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
45,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over S. Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 over S. Canadian River in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 45,900 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,440 by 2042. The structure is 1,718 ft (523.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesS. Canadian River
LocationMc Clain&cleveland Cl
RouteInterstate 44
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.30207, -97.59892
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,718 ft (523.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,900 (2022)
Projected traffic73,440 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over S. Canadian River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 over S. Canadian River 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 I-44 over S. Canadian River carry?

About 45,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over S. Canadian River?

The structure is 1,718 ft (523.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over S. Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.