US Bridges

NW 10th St. E.B. over I-44 under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI N I-40 · Structure no. 181030000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 10th St. E.B. over I-44 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 10th St. E.B. over I-44 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 10th St. E.B.
CrossesI-44 under
Location1.2 MI N I-40
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.47805, -97.57839
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 10th St. E.B. over I-44 under built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 10th St. E.B. over 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 NW 10th St. E.B. over I-44 under carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 10th St. E.B. over I-44 under?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns NW 10th St. E.B. over I-44 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.