US Bridges

I-44 Ramp over SE Ramp under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 6.4 MI N of I-40 · Structure no. 197750000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 Ramp over SE Ramp under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 Ramp over SE Ramp under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 Ramp
CrossesSE Ramp under
Location6.4 MI N of I-40
RouteState Highway 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52417, -97.53262
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 Ramp over SE Ramp under built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 Ramp over SE Ramp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 Ramp over SE Ramp under carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 Ramp over SE Ramp under?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 Ramp over SE Ramp under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.