US Bridges

I-44 N.B. over Oklahoma River/ Co. Rd.

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 4.2 MI N I-240 · Structure no. 191080000000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
800 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
61,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 N.B. over Oklahoma River/ Co. Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 N.B. over Oklahoma River/ Co. Rd. in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 61,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,120 by 2042. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 N.B.
CrossesOklahoma River/ Co. Rd.
Location4.2 MI N I-240
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45414, -97.57204
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,950 (2022)
Projected traffic99,120 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$10.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 N.B. over Oklahoma River/ Co. Rd. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-44 N.B. over Oklahoma River/ Co. Rd. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 N.B. over Oklahoma River/ Co. Rd. carry?

About 61,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 N.B. over Oklahoma River/ Co. Rd.?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 N.B. over Oklahoma River/ Co. Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.