US Bridges

I-44 SB over U.P. R.R. & St. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI N I-40 · Structure no. 187700000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 SB over U.P. R.R. & St. under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 SB over U.P. R.R. & St. 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 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 SB
CrossesU.P. R.R. & St. under
Location0.7 MI N I-40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.47057, -97.57964
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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 rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 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 railroad
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$5.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 SB over U.P. R.R. & St. under built?

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

What condition is I-44 SB over U.P. R.R. & 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 SB over U.P. R.R. & St. under carry?

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

How long is I-44 SB over U.P. R.R. & St. under?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 SB over U.P. R.R. & St. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.