US Bridges

Afton Interchange over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und

Fair

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 60.97 Mi.Ne of Tp.Gate · Structure no. 138850000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,170
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Afton Interchange over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Afton Interchange over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 68 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 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 14,170 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,672 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAfton Interchange
CrossesWill Rogers Tp I-44 Und
Location60.97 Mi.Ne of Tp.Gate
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.72208, -94.93539
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,170 (2022)
Projected traffic22,672 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Afton Interchange over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Afton Interchange 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 Afton Interchange over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und carry?

About 14,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Afton Interchange over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Afton Interchange over Will Rogers Tp I-44 Und?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.