US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over S.H. 88 & UP R.R. under

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI S Jct. SH 66 · Structure no. 136750000000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over S.H. 88 & UP R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over S.H. 88 & UP R.R. under in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,600 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesS.H. 88 & UP R.R. under
Location1.4 MI S Jct. SH 66
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates36.29616, -95.60234
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,600 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Rogers TPI-44 over S.H. 88 & UP R.R. under built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Will Rogers TPI-44 over S.H. 88 & UP R.R. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Will Rogers TPI-44 over S.H. 88 & UP R.R. under carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Will Rogers TPI-44 over S.H. 88 & UP R.R. under?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over S.H. 88 & UP R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.