US Bridges

I-44 NB over Independence Ave under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2.3 MI N I-240 · Structure no. 187730000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
319 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 NB over Independence Ave under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 NB over Independence 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 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 55,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,040 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 NB
CrossesIndependence Ave under
Location2.3 MI N I-240
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.42751, -97.57456
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,650 (2022)
Projected traffic89,040 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$5.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 NB over Independence Ave under built?

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

What condition is I-44 NB over Independence 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 NB over Independence Ave under carry?

About 55,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 NB over Independence Ave under?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 NB over Independence Ave under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.