US Bridges

I-44 WB over S.H. 66 EB under

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · .6 MI E Tulsa-Rogers · Structure no. 138250000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 WB over S.H. 66 EB under is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-44 WB over S.H. 66 EB under in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, 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 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 44,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,040 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 WB
CrossesS.H. 66 EB under
Location.6 MI E Tulsa-Rogers
RouteInterstate 44
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.16391, -95.7521
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,400 (2022)
Projected traffic71,040 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 WB over S.H. 66 EB under built?

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

What condition is I-44 WB over S.H. 66 EB 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-44 WB over S.H. 66 EB under carry?

About 44,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 WB over S.H. 66 EB under?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 WB over S.H. 66 EB under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.