US Bridges

Old S.H. 137 over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und

Fair

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 9.4 MI N US60 · Structure no. 136660000000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Old S.H. 137 over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old S.H. 137 over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 69 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,600 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld S.H. 137
CrossesWill Rogers Tp I-44 Und
Location9.4 MI N US60
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.91011, -94.78782
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic33,600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old S.H. 137 over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Old S.H. 137 over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old S.H. 137 over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old S.H. 137 over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old S.H. 137 over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.