US Bridges

I-244 EB over 89th E Avenue under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.74 MI E JCT I 444 · Structure no. 169630000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 EB over 89th E Avenue under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 EB over 89th E Avenue 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,200 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesI-244 EB
Crosses89th E Avenue under
Location5.74 MI E JCT I 444
RouteInterstate 244
Coordinates36.16237, -95.87796
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2022)
Projected traffic71,200 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 EB over 89th E Avenue under built?

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

What condition is I-244 EB over 89th E Avenue under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-244 EB over 89th E Avenue under carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.