US Bridges

I-44 WB Ramp over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 5.6N of I-40(BELLE Isle · Structure no. 285760000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
632 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 WB Ramp over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 WB Ramp over Drainage Ditch in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 39,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,720 by 2042. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 WB Ramp
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.6N of I-40(BELLE Isle
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52324, -97.54046
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,200 (2022)
Projected traffic62,720 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$21.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 WB Ramp over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 WB Ramp over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 WB Ramp over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 39,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 WB Ramp over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 WB Ramp over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.