US Bridges

I-44 over Young Blvd. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 4.7 MI N of I-40 · Structure no. 197770000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over Young Blvd. under is a concrete continuous frame carrying I-44 over Young Blvd. 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 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 76,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,760 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesYoung Blvd. under
Location4.7 MI N of I-40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.51192, -97.55297
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,100 (2022)
Projected traffic121,760 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over Young Blvd. under built?

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

What condition is I-44 over Young Blvd. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 over Young Blvd. under carry?

About 76,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Young Blvd. under?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over Young Blvd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.