US Bridges

I-244 over 73rd E Ave. under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 4.74 MI E JCT I 444 · Structure no. 169610000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 over 73rd E Ave. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 over 73rd E Ave. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 70,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,960 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-244
Crosses73rd E Ave. under
Location4.74 MI E JCT I 444
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.16182, -95.89584
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,600 (2022)
Projected traffic112,960 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 73rd E Ave. under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-244 over 73rd E Ave. 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 73rd E Ave. under carry?

About 70,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 over 73rd E Ave. under?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 over 73rd E Ave. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.