US Bridges

I-44 WB over M. L. King Blvd. under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 9.9 MI N & E I-40 · Structure no. 210980000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 WB over M. L. King Blvd. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 WB over M. L. King 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,520 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 WB
CrossesM. L. King Blvd. under
Location9.9 MI N & E I-40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53642, -97.47688
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2022)
Projected traffic43,520 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$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 WB over M. L. King Blvd. under built?

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

What condition is I-44 WB over M. L. King 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 WB over M. L. King Blvd. under carry?

About 27,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 WB over M. L. King Blvd. under?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 WB over M. L. King Blvd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.