US Bridges

I-244 EB over I-44 under

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 2.4 MI E US 169 · Structure no. 170220000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 EB over I-44 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 EB over I-44 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 38,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,240 by 2042. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-244 EB
CrossesI-44 under
Location2.4 MI E US 169
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.16139, -95.82639
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,900 (2022)
Projected traffic62,240 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$5.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 EB over I-44 under built?

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

What condition is I-244 EB over I-44 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-244 EB over I-44 under carry?

About 38,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 EB over I-44 under?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 EB over I-44 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.