US Bridges

I-44 EB over E-S Ramp under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 6.4 MI N of I-40 · Structure no. 197860000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 EB over E-S Ramp under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 EB over E-S 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 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 93,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,760 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 EB
CrossesE-S Ramp under
Location6.4 MI N of I-40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52427, -97.5326
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,600 (2022)
Projected traffic149,760 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 EB over E-S Ramp under built?

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

What condition is I-44 EB over E-S 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 EB over E-S Ramp under carry?

About 93,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 EB over E-S Ramp under?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 EB over E-S Ramp under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.