US Bridges

I-44 NB over Deep Fork CR & ST under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 3.0 MI N I-40 · Structure no. 185290000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 NB over Deep Fork CR & ST under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 NB over Deep Fork CR & ST under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 76,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,400 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 NB
CrossesDeep Fork CR & ST under
Location3.0 MI N I-40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.50309, -97.57681
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,500 (2022)
Projected traffic122,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 NB over Deep Fork CR & ST under built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 NB over Deep Fork CR & ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 NB over Deep Fork CR & ST under carry?

About 76,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 NB over Deep Fork CR & ST under?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 NB over Deep Fork CR & ST under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.