US Bridges

I-44 over I-240 under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 4.8 MI S I-40 · Structure no. 187750000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over I-240 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 over I-240 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,840 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesI-240 under
Location4.8 MI S I-40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.39581, -97.5742
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,650 (2022)
Projected traffic45,840 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over I-240 under built?

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

What condition is I-44 over I-240 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-44 over I-240 under carry?

About 28,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over I-240 under?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over I-240 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.