US Bridges

I-244 WB over 89th E Avenue under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.74 MI E JCT I 444 · Structure no. 169620000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 WB over 89th E Avenue under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 WB over 89th E Avenue under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 45,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,160 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesI-244 WB
Crosses89th E Avenue under
Location5.74 MI E JCT I 444
RouteInterstate 244
Coordinates36.16295, -95.87798
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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,100 (2022)
Projected traffic72,160 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 WB over 89th E Avenue under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-244 WB over 89th E Avenue 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 WB over 89th E Avenue under carry?

About 45,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 WB over 89th E Avenue under?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 WB over 89th E Avenue under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.