US Bridges

I-235 NB to I-44WB over I-44/I-235/CREEK under

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · I-44 & I-235 JCT · Structure no. 296210000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,968 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-235 NB to I-44WB over I-44/I-235/CREEK under is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-235 NB to I-44WB over I-44/I-235/CREEK under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2042. The structure is 1,968 ft (599.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-235 NB to I-44WB
CrossesI-44/I-235/CREEK under
LocationI-44 & I-235 JCT
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52639, -97.51428
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,968 ft (599.8 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-235 NB to I-44WB over I-44/I-235/CREEK under built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-235 NB to I-44WB over I-44/I-235/CREEK under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-235 NB to I-44WB over I-44/I-235/CREEK under carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-235 NB to I-44WB over I-44/I-235/CREEK under?

The structure is 1,968 ft (599.8 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-235 NB to I-44WB over I-44/I-235/CREEK under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.