US Bridges

I-44 Rmp E-S Linco over Lincoln Ramp S-W under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .25E JCT I-235 & I-44 · Structure no. 141900000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
357 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 Rmp E-S Linco over Lincoln Ramp S-W under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 Rmp E-S Linco over Lincoln Ramp S-W under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 67 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 Rmp E-S Linco
CrossesLincoln Ramp S-W under
Location.25E JCT I-235 & I-44
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52928, -97.50432
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 Rmp E-S Linco over Lincoln Ramp S-W under built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-44 Rmp E-S Linco over Lincoln Ramp S-W 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-44 Rmp E-S Linco over Lincoln Ramp S-W under carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 Rmp E-S Linco over Lincoln Ramp S-W under?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 Rmp E-S Linco over Lincoln Ramp S-W under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.