US Bridges

I-44 EB over NW Expwy/Creek/St.Und

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 5.6N of I-40(BELLE Isle · Structure no. 195140000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,095 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
44,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 EB over NW Expwy/Creek/St.Und is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 EB over NW Expwy/Creek/St.Und in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 44,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,960 by 2042. The structure is 3,095 ft (943.4 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesI-44 EB
CrossesNW Expwy/Creek/St.Und
Location5.6N of I-40(BELLE Isle
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates35.52078, -97.54277
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,095 ft (943.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,350 (2022)
Projected traffic70,960 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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$22.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 EB over NW Expwy/Creek/St.Und built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 EB over NW Expwy/Creek/St.Und 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 EB over NW Expwy/Creek/St.Und carry?

About 44,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 EB over NW Expwy/Creek/St.Und?

The structure is 3,095 ft (943.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 EB over NW Expwy/Creek/St.Und?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.