US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris Riv & Access R

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 4.0 MI NE of T P Gate · Structure no. 142110000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,075 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,650
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris Riv & Access R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris Riv & Access R in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 13,650 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,840 by 2042. The structure is 1,075 ft (327.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesVerdigris Riv & Access R
Location4.0 MI NE of T P Gate
RouteInterstate 44
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.20293, -95.70873
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,075 ft (327.7 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,650 (2022)
Projected traffic21,840 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris Riv & Access R built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris Riv & Access R 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 Verdigris Riv & Access R carry?

About 13,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris Riv & Access R?

The structure is 1,075 ft (327.7 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over Verdigris Riv & Access R?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.