US Bridges

5578C over Turner Tp (I-44) under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 10.3 MI NE of I-35 · Structure no. 130590000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

5578C over Turner Tp (I-44) under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5578C over Turner Tp (I-44) 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries5578C
CrossesTurner Tp (I-44) under
Location10.3 MI NE of I-35
RouteCounty Highway 5578C
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.63445, -97.24717
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5578C over Turner Tp (I-44) under built?

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

What condition is 5578C 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 5578C over Turner Tp (I-44) under carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5578C over Turner Tp (I-44) under?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 5578C over Turner Tp (I-44) under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.