US Bridges

I-44 Ramp over Deep Fork Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI N of I-40 · Structure no. 198190000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 Ramp over Deep Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 Ramp over Deep Fork Creek 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,400 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 Ramp
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location5.6 MI N of I-40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.5201, -97.54292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2022)
Projected traffic58,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 Ramp over Deep Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is I-44 Ramp over Deep Fork Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-44 Ramp over Deep Fork Creek carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 Ramp over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 Ramp over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.