US Bridges

I-244 over U.S. 169 under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.69 MI E JCT I 244 · Structure no. 167780000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 over U.S. 169 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 over U.S. 169 under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 44,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,360 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-244
CrossesU.S. 169 under
Location6.69 MI E JCT I 244
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.16459, -95.86134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,600 (2022)
Projected traffic71,360 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 over U.S. 169 under built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-244 over U.S. 169 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-244 over U.S. 169 under carry?

About 44,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 over U.S. 169 under?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 over U.S. 169 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.