US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Neosho River

Fair

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 71.54 MI NE of Tp Gate · Structure no. 139390000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over Neosho River in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,440 by 2042. The structure is 1,360 ft (414.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesNeosho River
Location71.54 MI NE of Tp Gate
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.85155, -94.8561
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,360 ft (414.5 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2022)
Projected traffic29,440 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$8.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Rogers TPI-44 over Neosho River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Neosho River 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 Will Rogers TPI-44 over Neosho River carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Neosho River?

The structure is 1,360 ft (414.5 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over Neosho River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.