US Bridges

I-44 over Penn. Ave. under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 5.11 MI N & E JCT I40 · Structure no. 132240000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
88,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over Penn. Ave. under is a concrete continuous frame carrying I-44 over Penn. Ave. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 71 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,920 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesPenn. Ave. under
Location5.11 MI N & E JCT I40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.51401, -97.54747
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,700 (2022)
Projected traffic141,920 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over Penn. Ave. under built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-44 over Penn. Ave. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 over Penn. Ave. under carry?

About 88,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Penn. Ave. under?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over Penn. Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.