US Bridges

I-44 WB over Drexel Blvd under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 3.8 MI N I-40 · Structure no. 285780000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 WB over Drexel Blvd under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 WB over Drexel Blvd under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 44,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,480 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 WB
CrossesDrexel Blvd under
Location3.8 MI N I-40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.51172, -97.57024
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,050 (2022)
Projected traffic70,480 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 WB over Drexel Blvd under built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 WB over Drexel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 WB over Drexel Blvd under carry?

About 44,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 WB over Drexel Blvd under?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 WB over Drexel Blvd under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.