US Bridges

I-44 over 163rd E. Ave. under

Good

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 1.8E JCT I-244 · Structure no. 294410000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over 163rd E. Ave. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 over 163rd E. Ave. under in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 65,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,960 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 147 ft wide.

CarriesI-44
Crosses163rd E. Ave. under
Location1.8E JCT I-244
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates36.16232, -95.79476
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,600 (2022)
Projected traffic104,960 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over 163rd E. Ave. under built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 over 163rd E. Ave. under 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-44 over 163rd E. Ave. under carry?

About 65,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over 163rd E. Ave. under?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over 163rd E. Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.