US Bridges

I-44 WB over I-44 Ramp S-W under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 4.6 MI N I-240 · Structure no. 190970000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 WB over I-44 Ramp S-W under is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-44 WB over I-44 Ramp S-W under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 125,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,960 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 WB
CrossesI-44 Ramp S-W under
Location4.6 MI N I-240
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45862, -97.57501
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,600 (2022)
Projected traffic200,960 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$5.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 WB over I-44 Ramp S-W under built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 WB over I-44 Ramp S-W 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 WB over I-44 Ramp S-W under carry?

About 125,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 WB over I-44 Ramp S-W under?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 WB over I-44 Ramp S-W under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.