US Bridges

I-44 Frontage Rd. over Tsu R.R. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .5 MI E JCT US 75 · Structure no. 157630000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 Frontage Rd. over Tsu R.R. under is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-44 Frontage Rd. over Tsu R.R. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 Frontage Rd.
CrossesTsu R.R. under
Location.5 MI E JCT US 75
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.0887, -95.99497
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 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 traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 Frontage Rd. 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 Frontage Rd. over Tsu R.R. under carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.