US Bridges

Turner Tp (I-44) over Co. Rd. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 3 Mis NE JCT I-35 · Structure no. 129270000000000

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

About this bridge

Turner Tp (I-44) over Co. Rd. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner Tp (I-44) over Co. Rd. under in Oklahoma 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 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,840 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner Tp (I-44)
CrossesCo. Rd. under
Location3 Mis NE JCT I-35
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.60922, -97.37346
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2022)
Projected traffic39,840 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Tp (I-44) over Co. Rd. under built?

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

What condition is Turner Tp (I-44) over Co. Rd. 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 April 2024.

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

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Turner Tp (I-44) over Co. Rd. under?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Tp (I-44) over Co. Rd. under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.