US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris River Oflow

Good

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 3.8MI NE of T P Gate · Structure no. 141960000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
403 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
26,200
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris River Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris River Oflow in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 67 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,920 by 2042. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesVerdigris River Oflow
Location3.8MI NE of T P Gate
RouteInterstate 44
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.19704, -95.7155
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,200 (2022)
Projected traffic41,920 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris River Oflow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris River Oflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris River Oflow carry?

About 26,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris River Oflow?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris River Oflow?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.