US Bridges

I-44 over Tsu R.R. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .5 MI E JCT US 75 · Structure no. 128270000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over Tsu R.R. under is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-44 over Tsu R.R. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 73 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,600 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesTsu R.R. under
Location.5 MI E JCT US 75
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08971, -95.99554
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2022)
Projected traffic53,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over Tsu R.R. under built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-44 over Tsu 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 over Tsu R.R. under carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Tsu R.R. under?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 over Tsu R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.