US Bridges

I-44 EB over Grand Blvd under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 9.3 MI N & E I-40 · Structure no. 210880000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 EB over Grand Blvd under is a concrete continuous frame carrying I-44 EB over Grand Blvd under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,800 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 EB
CrossesGrand Blvd under
Location9.3 MI N & E I-40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53354, -97.48472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2022)
Projected traffic48,800 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 EB over Grand Blvd under built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 EB over Grand 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-44 EB over Grand Blvd under carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 EB over Grand Blvd under?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 EB over Grand Blvd under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.