US Bridges

I-44 SB over Reno Ave. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI N I-40 · Structure no. 187630000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 SB over Reno Ave. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 SB over Reno Ave. under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 70,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,560 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 SB
CrossesReno Ave. under
Location0.2 MI N I-40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46394, -97.57778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,350 (2022)
Projected traffic112,560 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$4.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 SB over Reno Ave. under built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 SB over Reno Ave. 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 November 2023.

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

About 70,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 SB over Reno Ave. under?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 SB over Reno Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.